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FAQ for Festival Submissions |
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General Information
1. How do I submit?
2. When is the deadline for submissions and how much does it cost to submit?
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May17th to July 16th, 2021 |
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| *No entry fee is required for the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival. |
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3. Should I choose a section of TIFF to submit my film for?
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No. You are not required to choose a section. |
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The TIFF selection team selects and invites the films presented in the competitive sections. |
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The films may be selected to other sections as well. |
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4. Do you accept works in progress?
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Yes. However, as we cannot guarantee that we can consider updated version later, we suggest submitting at least an editing locked version or a version which is very close to a final version. |
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5. What is your preferred format for submission?
Do you accept PAL DVD or Blu-ray?
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Our preference is a password protected streaming link like such as Vimeo link or a DVD (NTSC); PAL DVD or Blu-ray may not work on our players.
We do not accept screening links that requires additional software downloads. |
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6. When and how will I know if my film has been selected?
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We notify selection results to ALL submitters via email by mid-September 2021. Please make sure your email address on an entry form is up to date. |
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7. If my film is not selected, may I speak with a programmer for feedback?
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No, unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to correspond with each applicant. |
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Eligibility
1. Do you accept Documentary films? Or Short films?
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Documentary films are eligible.
Short films are not eligible for any other sections.
Must be feature films (including animation) running over 60 minutes. |
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2. Does premiere status matter?
What is International premiere and Japan premiere?
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Yes. All films submitted for TIFF maintain at least a Japan premiere, meaning the film has not been screened publicly anywhere in Japan. (theatrical release, festival screening etc.)
World and International Premieres are given priority. |
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3. May I submit films with a Japanese distributor?
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Yes. However, please have their full approval and consensus to submit your film to be screened by the selection committee beforehand. |
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