This year marks the 22nd edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). As the only Japanese film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF)*1, TIFF has played an integral role in Japan's film industry and cultural scene since its establishment in 1985. TIFF aspires to be recognized as one of the four major film festivals in the world
*1 International Federation of Film Producers Associations (headquarters: Paris; members comprise 24 countries worldwide) is an international organization that oversees issues related to the film industry and international film festivals. The FIAPF has 22 member countries.
Name |
The 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival |
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Hosted by |
Japan Association for International Promotion of the Moving Image (UNIJAPAN/22nd Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee) |
Co-hosted by |
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (Market Section), Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Competition Section) |
Date |
October 17 (Sat) - October 25 (Sun), 2009 |
Venues |
Roppongi Hills (Minato City), Theaters, halls and other facilities in Tokyo metropolitan area. |
Presented under |
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Keirin Association (JKA), The Japan Foundation, Minato City, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Nippon Keidanren, The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc., Federation of Japanese Films Industry, Inc., FOREIGN FILM IMPORTER Motion Picture Association (MPA), JAPAN ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS, Tokyo Association of Theater Owners, Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation, Digital Content Association of Japan, Minato Sports, Community, Culture and Health Foundation, Association of Media in Digital, Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO), JAPAN VIDEO SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (JBA) |
Funds provided by |
Japan Keirin Association (JKA), Japan Arts Fund |
