31st Aichi International Women’s Film Festival – Call for Entry 2026
The Aichi International Women’s Film Festival (Japan) is accepting short films until April 10, 2026.
21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival & Market – Call for Entry 2026
The Sapporo International Short Film Festival & Market (Japan) is accepting international short films until May 10; Japanese shorts until May 24; and Japanese shorts (Premieres) until June 14, 2026.
28th Kyoto International Student Films & Video Festival – Opening Films 2026
Four films will open the Kyoto International Student Films & Video Festival which will take place from February 20 – 23, 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.
33rd Kineko International Film Festival – Call for Entry 2026
The Kineko International Film Festival (Japan) is accepting films until June 12, 2026.
40th Image Forum Festival – Call for Entry 2026
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*
4th Niigata International Animation Film Festival – Opening Film 2026
Chao directed by Aoki Yasuhiro will open the Niigata International Animation Film Festival which will take place from February 20 – 25, 2026 in Niigata, Japan.
Asian Film Festivals 