The organizers of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the dates for this year’s edition.

The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival will be held for ten days from October 25th to November 3rd at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater and other venues in Tokyo, while the TIFFCOM (Film Market) will be held for three days from October 23rd – 25th, in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Film submission will be accepted from April 2018.

Mr. Takeo Hisamatsu, Festival Director commented: “We are very grateful for everyone’s participation and enthusiasm at the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival last year. For the 31st TIFF, the entire TIFF staff will do our utmost to make it even more appealing by further enhancing our program and related projects. We look forward to your continued support.”

TIFF was launched in 1985 as Japan’s first major film festival and in the ensuing years, shined a spotlight on exceptional films and filmmakers from around the world. Celebrating its 30th anniversary last year with an expanded program, the 30th TIFF drew 201,790 attendees, an increase of 11% over the previous year.

To see our media coverage of the last two TIFFs please follow the next link: TIFF Profile