Short films

Sometimes growing up doesn't happen just once. When life takes an unexpected turn, we may find ourselves questioning who we are and where we belong all over again. These films follow characters facing moments of uncertainty, change and displacement, as they search for a new place in the world and discover that becoming yourself can be a lifelong process.

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Growing up means discovering the world, but also discovering yourself within it. Desire, curiosity, embarrassment, friendship and uncertainty collide as young people take their first steps toward independence. These films capture the awkward, exhilarating and sometimes painful process of figuring out who you are becoming.

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The people closest to us can shape our lives in ways we don't always recognize. Through family, friendship, memory and shared experiences, these films explore the bonds that hold us together, even across distance, conflict and change. Tender, intimate and deeply human, these are stories about the people we carry with us.

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Music can bring people together, transform a space, express what words cannot and sometimes create conflict where none existed before. From rhythm and performance to the everyday sounds that surround us, these films explore the power of listening, making noise and finding connection through sound.

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Sometimes we know exactly where the line is. Sometimes we don't. These films follow characters who take risks, follow impulses, break rules and make choices that push them beyond the boundaries of ordinary life. Strange, funny, reckless and occasionally criminal, these are stories about what happens when desire takes the wheel.

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A crush can make us irrational, hopeful, jealous, ridiculous and completely unable to think straight. From fantasy and obsession to awkward encounters and unexpected connections, these films explore the strange territory between attraction and frustration, where loving someone can be just as confusing as trying not to.

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Strange things are lurking just beneath the surface. These horror and suspenseful shorts take us into worlds where the familiar becomes uncanny. Eerie, mysterious and sometimes delightfully strange.

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In collaboration with the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF)

Featuring films created through predominantly women-led crews, the program looks beyond the director’s chair to spotlight the many creative roles women take on throughout a production. From producing and cinematography to editing, writing, production design and beyond, these films reflect the collaboration, vision and craftsmanship of women working across the filmmaking process.

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This online-only selection brings together hidden gems from SSFF & ASIA 2026. From memorable characters and unexpected stories to films that stayed with viewers long after the screening, these are audience favorites waiting to be discovered by those who may have missed them back in June.

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Journey through Japan’s nature, regions, and future through short films. Together with films from around the world, rediscover the beauty and appeal of Japan through the themes of “flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food.”

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Distinctive in style and voice, these selection of films moves between reality and imagination, personal struggle and public conflict. The stories explore people navigating worlds that are not always what they seem.

Open to the general public, buyers, and industry professionals, the showcase creates a shared space for filmmakers, audiences, and the film industry to discover new works.

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In unfamiliar places, connection can begin in unexpected ways. From a musician navigating a new country to a girl searching for her father among the stars, and two young people struggling to express what they feel. Across borders, generations and even planets, each story finds its own way to communicate.

Open to the general public, buyers, and industry professionals, the showcase creates a shared space for filmmakers, audiences, and the film industry to discover new works.

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What does it mean to live in the present? From a world transformed by technology to the simple joys of everyday life, an evolving relationship and a race against the setting sun, these films remind us that the present is always moving, and sometimes we simply have to meet it where we are.

Open to the general public, buyers, and industry professionals, the showcase creates a shared space for filmmakers, audiences, and the film industry to discover new works.

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When ambition meets reality, things rarely go according to plan. From a mysterious promise of gold to an unconventional attempt to make a movie and the frustrations of working in the independent film industry. A playful selection about dreams, determination and the wonderfully unpredictable paths they can take.

Open to the general public, buyers, and industry professionals, the showcase creates a shared space for filmmakers, audiences, and the film industry to discover new works.

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We bring a TOKYO perspective to a world overflowing with AI creations.
Various talents gathering in Tokyo will create new short movies using generative AI.
Aiming to bring a breath of fresh air to AI creativity.
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Since its launch in February this year, the second installment of TOKYO STORIES, which has garnered worldwide acclaim, will arrive in Ebisu. Please enjoy the TOKYO mandala of new AI short movies created by 30 new AI creators.

* Screenings will be held in two sessions on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00 and from 14:20 to 15:50.

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We bring a TOKYO perspective to a world overflowing with AI creations.
Various talents gathering in Tokyo will create new short movies using generative AI.
Aiming to bring a breath of fresh air to AI creativity.
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Since its launch in February this year, the second installment of TOKYO STORIES, which has garnered worldwide acclaim, will arrive in Ebisu. Please enjoy the TOKYO mandala of new AI short movies created by 30 new AI creators.

* Screenings will be held in two sessions on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00 and from 14:20 to 15:50.

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A special program showcasing short films created with CapCut and powered by AI. Featuring works by diverse creators, the program explores fresh perspectives on visual expression and storytelling through AI. Discover new cinematic experiences born from the intersection of human creativity and technology, and the expanding possibilities of filmmaking in the age of AI.

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How far can AI push the boundaries of visual expression? TOPVIEW is an AI creative platform that brings together the world's cutting-edge AI image and video generation models, supporting creators from scriptwriting to visualization. Even as AI drives production forward, it is always the creators who determine every single shot. The in-house production team has ranked #1 on major overseas video platforms alongside live-action works, producing drama series with over 100 million views. In this program, we screen their works alongside pieces by Japanese AI creators, exploring the forefront of AI visual expression and the future possibilities of filmmaking.

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