The Image Forum Festival (Japan) is accepting experimental films until April 11, 2026. *Only for filmmakers from or residing in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea*

About the festival:
The Image Forum Festival is a festival of moving image art that brings together for screening works with a high degree of expression, artistry, and creativity. We are seeking submissions from the East Asian region, including Japan, for works to be included in the East Asian Experimental Competition.

Eligibility:
– Films must have been made after January 1st, 2025.
– There are no constraints on content or duration.
– The festival is limited to filmmakers who were born or currently reside in the following countries: Japan, China (Hong Kong, Macau), Taiwan, South Korea.
– There are no requirements concerning content, but they are looking for moving image works with a high degree of authorship, artistry, creativity, and experimentation.
– As a basic rule, please provide Japanese or English subtitles if your work includes a language other than Japanese or English.
– Works that have already been commercially screened, broadcast, sold or distributed on the Internet are ineligible for selection.
– There is no limit to the number of times a single individual can apply. But we ask that you fill out a separate application form for each work and record and submit each work on separate media.
– Submission Fee: ¥ 2000 Yens | $ 14 USD
– Deadline: April 11, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://www.imageforumfestival.com/2026/en/bosyu/yoko/

To submit please visit: https://www.imageforumfestival.com/2026/bosyu/form02/

We remind readers that the 40th Image Forum Festival will take place from September 19 – 25, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

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