Category: Film Competition


  • [Film Competition] Short Film

    We are excited to announce the films chosen for the JDFF 2026 Competition !! Congratulations to all the filmmakers whose works have been selected. Presenting the five short films: #1 Mopim Dir. Yutaka Mizuochi On her 100th birthday, an elderly woman named Setsu Kurita lies in a hospital room late at night, about to face…

  • [Competition Movies] Feature Film

    We are excited to announce the films chosen for the JDFF 2026 Competition !! Congratulations to all the filmmakers whose works have been selected. Presenting the three feature films: #1 God Mother : The Life of Ayako Koshino Dir. Takeshi Sone The story of Ayako, the “Godmother” who sublimated the free-spirited way of life inherited…

  • JDFF2025 Awards

    On 25 May, the JDFF2025 Award Ceremony was held and the trophies were given to the winners of each award. Congratulations to those who win the award(s), and thank you again for those who submitted your wonderful movie to the competition. and thank you for the audience for watching, enjoying and voting for the Short&Feature…

  • Film Competition Nominees: Short Film

    It’s time to announce the films taking part in JDFF2025. Here are the 5 nominees of the Short Films “Nothing Will Change” “Satomi” “Happiness Index” “English Tutor” “Third Wheel”

  • Film Competition Nominees: Feature Film

    It’s time to announce the films taking part in JDFF2025. Here are the 3 nominees of the Feature Films “Orb” “The Road To Me” “Breathing Underwater”

  • Film Competition : film submissions now open!

    For the filmmakers, you are welcome to join our Film Competition for short and feature films. There will be eight awards for JDFF2025. You can find details and submit your film through FilmFreeway via the button below.