2008.10.26
[Updates]
LIVE@TIFF Closing Ceremony on internet streaming now!
The 21st edition of Tokyo International Film Festival which was held for nine days will reach its finale with the Closing Ceremony which will be held at Bunkamura Orchard Hall in Shibuya on Oct. 26 (Sun).
The announcement of the respective awards, namely Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix chosen from 15 selected titles of the Competition section, the Best Asian Film Award (selected from the entries of Winds of Asia - Middle East) and Best Picture Award for the Japanese Eyes section will be made at this finale.
The new award, TOYOTA Earth Grand Prix introduced this year will be commended to a stellar film from selections of films based on theme such as ecology, commitment to earth and symbiosis between nature and mankind.
TIFF official site will live broadcast the Closing Ceremony, ofcourse the climax of the film festival on internet. Don't miss it!
The 21st Tokyo International Film Festival Closing Ceremony Internet Live Broadcast
Date Oct. 26 (Sun) 14:00 - until the ceremony ends.
Venue Shibuya city Bunkamura Orchard Hall
The Awards to be presented at this event
■Competition section
Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix
Special Jury Prize
Award for Best Director
Award for Best Actress
Award for Best Actor
Award for Best Artisc Contribution
■Winds of Asia - Middle East section
Best Asian-Middle Eastern Film Award
■Japanese Eyes section
Best Picture Award
Special Award
Akira Kurosawa Award
TOYOTA Earth Grand Prix
About the Awards
※ Audience Award for the Competition section will be awarded at TIFF park (Roppongi Hills Area) at Oct. 26 (Sun) at 13:45.
※ For viewing the rerun of the Green Carpet Opening Ceremony,
Please refer to Microsoft home page. You will need Windows Media Player
for viewing the broadcast. Please follow the instructions for installing
the Windows Media Playe. The dowload is free of charge.
Windows Media download