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.
Four films will open the Kyoto International Student Films & Video Festival which will take place from February 20 – 23, 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.
The Kineko International Film Festival (Japan) is accepting films until June 12, 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*
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.
The Nara International Film Festival (Japan) is accepting films until April 27, 2026.
Asian Film Festivals 