What new awards did Tokyo film festival announce?
Tokyo International Film Festival's 2026 edition will feature three new initiatives: a competitive Nippon Cinema Now section spotlighting Japanese filmmakers, a relaunched and expanded Southeast Asia strand called Crosscut Asia+, and the new Kawakita Kashiko Award honouring women's contributions to cinema [1, 2]. The festival runs from 26 October to 4 November [2].
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- Tokyo festival revives Asian cinema initiative with new Japanese and women’s awards
- Tokyo Film Festival Launches Nippon Cinema Now & Kashiko Kawakita Awards; Relaunches Crosscut Asia Section — Deadline
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