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.
Nara International Film Festival – Call for Entry 2026
The Nara International Film Festival (Japan) is accepting films until April 27, 2026.
4th Hiroshima Animation Season – Call for Entry 2026
Dear Asian filmmakers, the Hiroshima Animation Season (Japan) is accepting animated films until April 12, 2026.
4th Niigata International Animation Film Festival – Call for Entry 2026
The Niigata International Animation Film Festival (Japan) is accepting animation films until November 30, 2025.
28th Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia – Call for Entry 2026
The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Japan) is accepting narrative, documentary, and animated short films until January 31, 2026; and branded shorts until March, 2026.
Asian Film Festivals 