Changes to Film Festival Schedule and Postponement of Submission Deadline
映画祭の締め切り延期と作品受付期間の延長に関するお知らせ
Dear Filmmakers and Supporters,
It is with great regret that we announce the decision to postpone the submission deadline for our film festival by one year. This decision stems from the unfortunate circumstance that we received a limited number of entries meeting the quality standards necessary for screening.
Despite hosting online screenings during the pandemic, it has become clear that many filmmakers express a strong desire for their works to be showcased on the grandeur of a large cinema screen. To facilitate this, a minimum number of entries is required to make the theater screenings viable. Furthermore, to maintain a certain standard of quality in the films presented at the festival, a competitive selection process is essential.
In light of these challenges, we have made the difficult decision to extend the application period. This ensures that we can garner a diverse and high-caliber selection of films for our audience to enjoy on the big screen. Filmmakers who have already submitted their works need not worry, as their entries will remain valid.
For those who intend to submit their films in the future, we kindly ask you to take note of the updated festival schedule once it is released. We deeply appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these adjustments to provide a more enriching and fulfilling film festival experience.
Should you have any inquiries or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your continued commitment to the art of filmmaking.
映画製作者の皆様、
残念ながら、上映にふさわしいレベルの作品エントリーが少ないという状況から、映画祭の締め切りを1年延期する決断をいたしました。パンデミック期間中にはオンライン上映も行ってまいりましたが、やはり多くの映画製作者の方々が、その作品を大きなスクリーンで上映してほしいというご希望が多く寄せられています。
シアターでの上映を実現するためには、一定数の作品エントリーが必要です。また、映画祭として上映作品の質を一定以上に保つためには、厳選された選考プロセスが必要です。これらの課題を考慮し、エントリー期間の延期を決断せざるを得ませんでした。
既にエントリーいただいている製作者の方々には、そのまま有効となります。これからエントリーをご希望の方は、映画祭の日程にご注意ください。
映画制作への熱意とご理解に深く感謝いたします。何かご質問やご不明点がございましたら、お気軽にお知らせください。今後もより充実した映画祭体験を提供できるよう、ご協力いただければ幸いです。
2022 ~ 2023 Winners!
KJFF - Feature: The Haunted Jizo of Shimo-Mizuno, Sayama City - Mitsuo Kurihara
KJFF - Feature - Best Director: What I Learned from Cycling - Kenji Ogusu
KJFF - Best Short: Shoes and Signpost - Takahiro Yamaguchi
KJFF - Best Short: Cinematography: The Entertainer - Sola Kuwabara
KJFF - Best Short: Best Actress: Farewell Wedding Dress - Kyusaku Ichida
KJFF - Best Short: International: Odurajet - Johan Henrik Markus Andrén
KJFF - Best Anything Goes - Yoshimi & Daigo - Mitsuo Kurihara
GBLB - Best Documentary Short - "Sanh Peace Garden" dir. Tinh Mahoney
GBLB - Best Short - "Get a Boyfriend" dir. Shuho Takase
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"A True Celebration of Budget-Constraint Creativity." - Elliot Grove (Raindance)
The Good, the Bad, & the Low Budget - Japan Low-Budget Film Festival has been renamed the Kaminari Japanese Film Festival!
In Japan, few foreign films are ever screened and indies film directors are squashed whether they are Japanese or foreigners. There is no where to turn if you haven't the big bucks to remake the next Star Wars. To take down this "Good Ol Boy" system in Japan is the goal of the Kaminari Japanese Film Festival!
The Kaminari Japanese Film Festival is for everyone with a dream to become a filmmaker! Our only requirements are that your film is low budget. Our judges just love low budget movies because they've made them themselves (one time too many as a matter of fact!)
No major film studios are welcomed. We are a truly independent film festival designed for lovers of films and people who can use great ideas to make new and interesting projects instead of throwing cash down the bin faster than a Yakuza chopping off his pinky.
Consider us your first step towards Raindance Film Festival (our Godfather partners in London) and the Japan Indies Film Festival (JIFF) as these two festivals are our big sisters - and they support us - in this game of indies films. Winners get fee waivers to BOTH festivals!
The Kaminari Japanese Film Festival celebrates the best in Indies films and the screenings will be held at theater Guild in Daikanyama (depending upon the Covid Situation), and we will also broadcast your films worldwide on the internet.
So, stop what you are doing right now... You know, that old home movie of your kids? Could be gold! That cinema project in high school or college? Win an award, that'll show them! Just piddling around with your dream while working full time? OK, great! And how about that cat video you shot with your iPhone? It's a Grammy winner!
But don't be scared away, we also accept films from serious filmmakers!
Join with us indies folks who are making a dream come true and NOT spending a sh*tload of money on crappy movies like Marvel Comics does.
Because great ideas can take the place of big money anytime!
PS: Silent films MOST welcomed! Films shot on iPhones very welcomed!
The screenings will be held at Theater Guild in Daikanyama (depending upon the Covid Situation) to be announced.
Best Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Short
Best Documentary Short
Eraserhead Award (Best Horror Movie)
Anything Goes Award
