SUBMIT
Welcome to
Tokyo CINEMASTERS International Film Festival.
We are hosting our 3rd Annual Festival in NOV 9th 2024.
Film submissions are now open on FilmFreeway.
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AWARDS
- BEST DRAMA SHORT
- BEST HORROR SHORT
- BEST ANIMATED SHORT
- BEST NARRATIVE MUSIC VIDEO
- BEST FEATURE FILM
SHORT FILMS:
- Films under 40 minutes are considered short film category.
- No premiere requirements.
- Non-English language submissions must be subtitled in English.
MUSIC VIDEO:
- Video must tell a story.
- Films under 40 minutes are considered.
- Non-English language submissions must be subtitled in English.
FEATURE FILMS:
- Any films over 40 min categorize as a feature films.
ABOUT
Through discovering films and directing talent from across the globe, TOKYO CINEMASTERS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL was founded with the mission of developing the next generation of cinema.
Japan loves all cinema, regardless of country, language, or race.
The culture of watching films with subtitles is well established here, with releases from a multitude of nations each year.
However, the majority of those releases are limited to commercial movies. The reality is that there are a wealth of fantastic overseas directors and films lying dormant that we’re never exposed to. The lack of “international” film festivals in Japan has also been an issue.
Based in Tokyo, a place where new and diverse booms are born, this festival brings together films and people active on a global stage.
A festival where you can see cinematic work that cross boundaries of race and language.
Festival director, founder
TEPPEI NAKAMURA
Teppei is one of Japan's successful film directors.
RULES
PLEASE READ THE RULES BELOW THOROUGHLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:
You must fully comply with these Entry Rules & Regulations, including all deadlines, film length, entry material and other requirements.
TOKYO CINEMASTERS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL will review films in their entirety. Films will be watched and reviewed by members of the Selection Committee; a professional group of filmmakers.
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Entries in foreign languages must come with English subtitles.
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All entries must have been completed after 2018.
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You must own or be given all of the rights to anything you submit to the festival.
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Multiple entries are allowed. You can submit more than one film to the same category. But the entry fee must be paid for each one.
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After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified.
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Submissions are NON-refundable.
