Started in 1987, the annual Image Forum Festival seeks out new and hip domestic and international movies. In addition to movies, it also offers a space for video installations and performances that demonstrate the depth and breadth of the visual medium.
The 27th Image Forum Festival will consist of three divisions: Japan Tomorrow (General Public Submissions); New Film Japan (Japan-Only Invitational); and New Film International (International Invitational). The festival will also show a special feature, “Documentary That Creates: Limitless Cine-eye,” and “In Memory of Donald Richie,” as well as a special invitational showing of “JURY.” The varied lineup contains new domestic and international works, along with a selection of historical masterpieces. There will be 22 separate programs consisting of 57 domestic Japanese works and 30 foreign ones, for a total of 87 films and video displays.