# Kyoto film culture promotion initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kyoto-film-culture-promotion-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-15T01:20:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City have announced a joint initiative to designate December 2026 as ‘Kyoto Film Month’. The collaboration aims to promote the region's film culture and industry by integrating seven different film-related events hosted by government and private sectors.

Scheduled activities include the Kyoto Machinaka Film Festival, the Kyoto International Student Film Festival pre-event, the Kyoto Film Awards, and the Kyoto Historica International Film Festival. Other programs include the Uzumasa Jōraku Festival at Toei Kyoto Studio Park, film appreciation workshops for children, and the Kyoto Filmmakers Lab, which is designed to train new creators.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Kyoto to host ‘Kyoto Film Month’ in December 2026

Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City will collaborate to host ‘Kyoto Film Month’ in December 2026, featuring seven diverse film festivals and industry events to promote the region's cinematic culture.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-to-host-kyoto-film-month-in-december-2026

### 2026-09-30: Studio Ghibli ‘Zen and Ghibli’ exhibition to open in Kyoto

The ‘Zen and Ghibli’ Kyoto Exhibition will run from October to December 2026 at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, exploring Studio Ghibli films through the lens of Zen Buddhism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/studio-ghibli-zen-and-ghibli-exhibition-to-open-in-kyoto

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