Sponsors
Sponsors
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KODANSHA Ltd.
https://www.shortshorts.org/kccl/en/
Kodansha, a comprehensive publishing company with over 110 years of history, launched the short film production support project “Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab” in 2022 through its R&D division, Creators’ Lab. In its three previous open calls, the project has received more than 3,200 submissions from around the world. Kodansha’s dedicated editors—who have long supported the creative work of novelists and manga artists—serve as producers, working closely alongside filmmakers throughout the process. To date, the Lab has produced 11 short films, which have been awarded, selected, and screened at over 60 international film festivals. And in 2026, the production of its first original feature film has been officially announced.
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CyberAgent, Inc.
Under the vision of “To create the 21st century’s leading company,” CyberAgent operates ABEMA and the Internet advertisement business, which boasts the largest share in Japan. We are expanding our business while creating new businesses in response to the changes in the Internet industry.
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T.Y. Limited, Inc.
Founded in 1988 by music and film industry veteran Tom (Tatsumi) Yoda, T. Y. Limited provides international business expansion, management consulting, and industry-wide strategic advisory. The company invests in and mentors startups, alongside funding and acquiring motion picture projects. With a long-standing commitment to nurturing talent, it also supports the next generation through the “Tom Yoda Term Endowment Fund” for the AFI (American Film Institute) Conservatory.
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Hoppy Beverage co.
“HOPPY HAPPY THEATER” is an online theater of short films created through a collaboration between Hoppy Beverage Co., Ltd., with the theme, “Be HAPPY with HOPPY,” and the Academy Award-certified international short film festival Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA). It’s a mansion. We distribute one short film from around the world for free every Thursday.
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DeCurret DCP Inc.
https://www.decurret-dcp.com/en/
DeCurret DCP provides a digital currency platform that supports the issuance and operation of DCJPY, a tokenized deposit issued by private-sector banks. DCJPY is a tokenized deposit that represents bank deposits as digital tokens on a blockchain, enabling their use in digital transactions. It is not a new currency or a crypto-asset; legally, DCJPY is treated as a bank deposit and represents a liability of the issuing banks. As a result, DCJPY preserves the safety and reliability of bank deposits while enabling instant settlement and the automated execution of fund transfers based on predefined transaction conditions.
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ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is a world-leading audio AI research and deployment company. We develop cutting-edge voice synthesis, dubbing, and sound effect technology, empowering creators and businesses to deliver their stories in any language and voice. We aim to expand the possibilities of “voice” in film, gaming, and content creation, bridging cultural divides through innovative communication tools.
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Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.
https://www.dhw.co.jp/company-en/
Digital Hollywood is a digital creative education company that operates Digital Hollywood, Digital Hollywood University(DHU), G’s, and other institutions. Through learning, we empower more people to gain the freedom to shape their own futures. We also offer corporate services, including DX support for educational institutions and training programs for businesses. Digital Hollywood is part of the Benesse Corporation Group.
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CRG Co.,Ltd.
CRG (“Creative Guardian”) is a creator agency that supports creative activities in a wide variety of genres, including but not limited to movies, serial dramas, comics, and novels. By further expanding our network of extremely talented content creators and artists and making full use of their talents, we pursue creativity in all fields in order to create strong entertainment products that bring a smile to people through the world and excite their interest.
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The JIKEI COM Group of Colleges
https://www.jikei.asia/com/en/
The Jikei Gakuen COM Group has been striving to develop human resources necessary for industry by carefully nurturing each and every one. Since the company’s start in 1987, through the cooperation of industries, we have shaped many professionals through “industry-to-university cooperative education.”
WEB3.0 Partner
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Nihonchokuhan Inc.
Nihonchokuhan Inc. has evolved from a long-established multi-channel retail brand into a more focused and agile company centered on entertainment, global business, and digital transformation.
Leveraging its strengths in product development and customer engagement, the company is expanding beyond traditional retail.
Through Web3, demand-driven payment models, and global IP development, it creates new value and delivers it to audiences worldwide.
Event Partner
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TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
https://www.takanawagateway-city.com/en/
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is an “experimental site where we create ways to lead a fulfilled life a century into the future”. It carries forward the historical legacy of Takanawa as the gateway to Edo. It has a “history of innovation” from 150 years ago when Japan’s first railway bridged over the sea in this area. It is a place designed to continuously foster new innovations and cultural developments into the next century.
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MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
From tradition to manga, music, and space, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives is an experimental cultural museum dedicated to “Transporting Culture for the next 100 years.” The name “MoN” carries two meanings in Japanese —“Gate” and “Question.” By engaging with diverse narratives, visitors are inspired to ask new questions and open gateways to unexplored worlds and new perspectives.
Creative Partner
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TYO Inc.
TYO is a content production company that conveys the desired message.
We specialize in the strategic planning and production of communication content, with a focus on advertising films. With top-level production teams, we continue to create things that transcend their individual components, move people’s hearts and, above all, communicate.
Media Supporters
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J-WAVE
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Tokyo Weekender
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TOKYO HEADLINE
Media Partners
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cinemacafe.net
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Kinema Junposha., Ltd
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ORICON NEWS
Festival Supporter
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MORI Building
Mori Building Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive developer based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Based on the concept of ”creating and nurturing cities,” we are engaged in large-scale urban redevelopment projects such as Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills, and Azabudai Hills, contributing to the further improvement of the magnetic power of Tokyo, an international city.
Venue Supporter
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NTT Urban Development Corporation
https://www.nttud.co.jp/english/index.html
Since its establishment in 1986 as the comprehensive real estate company of the NTT Group, NTT Urban Development has steadily expanded its business domains, including office building development and leasing, commercial facilities, residential properties, global operations, and hotel businesses. Moving forward, we remain committed to addressing the diverse challenges faced by local communities and supporting the creation of vibrant, unique, and dynamic cities.
Co-organizer
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Tokyo Tokyo Festival
https://tokyotokyo.jp/home/?utm_source=tokyotokyo_ja&utm_medium=referral
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026
Organizer
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Committee for Short Shorts
Patronage（Koen）
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Award Project Support
Support
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Co-organizer：Harajuku Omotesando Keyakikai
Screening Partner
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LUMINE Co., Ltd.
LUMINE Co., Ltd. operates 16 commercial facilities under the brands “LUMINE” and “NEWoMan,” primarily located in major JR East terminal stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area, as well as two overseas locations and the fashion e-commerce platform “i LUMINE.”
“LUMINE” offers lifestyle proposals that enrich everyday living with a sense of attainable sophistication for trend-conscious customers, while “NEWoMan” presents diverse values and lifestyle choices suited to a new era for customers seeking high-quality, authentic experiences.
In September 2026, “NEWoMan Takanawa,” the company’s largest-scale facility, officially opened.
Translation Support
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Japan Visualmedia Translation Academy
https://www.jvtacademy.com/english/
Established in 1996 as a vocational school where students train to become translators who subtitle and dub visual media, JVTA has produced many professional translators over the years. JVTA also operates its own in-house translation agency where it provides translation services from English-to-Japanese, Japanese-to-English, and for many other languages.
Website Support
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Direct. Network systems.
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