The Feature Length Competition (international competition) is open to theatrical feature films over 70 minutes in length, which were shot and edited digitally by directors with fewer than 4 feature film credits to their name. This year, we received 617 entries from 85 countries and regions. Among them a total of 12 films, 9 international and 3 domestic, will screen in the competition. For the first time, in the festival’s 14th edition, we are proud to present nominees from Armenia, Slovakia, and Nepal. In addition, the line-up will feature a film from Hungary, where a movie renaissance is blossoming in recent years and other films meticulously selected from all over world. After the final round of judging by four international jury members, a certificate and trophy from the festival organizers and Sony D-Cinema Award (sponsored by Sony Business Solutions and Sony PCL) are given to the winners. In addition, the SKIP CITY AWARD will be given to one Japanese director in the competition, providing access to SKIP City facilities for a limited time.

 

Feature Length Competition Awards Details

 

The Short Length Competition for Japanese films aims to discover talent and nurture the next generation of filmmakers. It is open to films shot and edited digitally, that were completed in 2016 and 2017, and that are 15 to 30 minutes in length. This year, we received 153 submissions, and 12 shorts that were meticulously selected in the preliminary judging are nominated to compete. The next generation of Japanese filmmakers delivers romance, comedy, musical, and silent film. After the final judging by three jury members who are industry professionals, a certificate from the festival organizers and the Kawaguchi Citizens’ Award will be given to the winners at the closing ceremony. In addition, the SKIP CITY AWARD will also be given to the top prizewinner, providing access to SKIP City facilities for a limited time.

 

 

Short Length Competition Awards Details

 

*Kawaguchi Citizens’ Award: This prize was created by the Citizens’ Circle to support SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL to honor a talented film director from Japan.

The Animation Competition for Japanese animation aims to discover and support emerging talent and is open to Japanese films shot and edited digitally, that were completed after 2015 and are less than 30 minutes in length. 10 short animations chosen from 40 submissions will screen. Enjoy these imaginative worlds, across various genres such as documentary animation, stop-motion animation, and many others, made by the next generation of Japanese animation filmmakers. After the final judging by three jurors, who are experts in the field of animation, a certificate from the festival organizers and the Shimamura Award (sponsored by Shimamura) will be given to the winners at the closing ceremony. In addition, the SKIP CITY AWARD will also be given to the top prize winner, providing access to SKIP City facilities for a limited time.

 

Animation Competition Awards Details