Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival – Finalist Announcement
This year, we received 1,132 submissions for the International Competition and 138 submissions for the Japan Competition. Thank you once again for your valuable contributions. We are now pleased to announce the finalists for the International Competition and the Asian Competition.
Please note that the results for the International “Student” Competition have not yet been confirmed. The results for this category will be announced at a later date.
Our definition about “Official Selection” and “Finalist”
Please note that our festival is not a traditional “film festival” but rather a “Tourism Film Festival.” As such, the terms “Officially Nominated” and “Finalist” carry slightly different meanings in this context:
- Officially Nominated Films
These films received high scores and are recognized as noteworthy. Filmmakers are welcome to use our laurel as a mark of recognition.
*Please note that we will not publish a list of Officially Nominated films. Instead, selected filmmakers will receive an email with the Official Nomination laurel, later. - Finalists
These films received exceptionally high scores, and we wish to share them with a Japanese audience. If a film is available for open access, we will include it in our gallery space. Occasionally, our jury members may provide comments on these films. Finalists are also eligible for awards; however, only 30% of finalists will receive them. If a finalist requires a certificate, we are happy to issue one upon request.
What Are the Asian Finalists?
The Asian Competition is a separate category for Asian films that were not selected as finalists in the International Competition. However, Japanese films are not included in the Asian Competition as they are considered under the Japan Competition.
Screening and Availability
Since this is not a traditional film festival, most films will be made available via open access, and we may not screen all finalist films at in-person screenings.
Submission and Selection Process
Given the large number of submissions, not all films can be nominated. We deeply regret that many films may not progress further, but we appreciate your understanding of our jury’s decisions.
Sincerely,
Tsuyoshi Kigawa
Director, Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival
Finalists, in International Competition


Finalists, in Asian Cometition


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