# Tokyo International Film Festival programming updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tokyo-international-film-festival-programming-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-16T23:00:06.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Tokyo International Film Festival has announced several new initiatives and programming expansions. These include the Nippon Cinema Now competition to support Japanese filmmakers, the Crosscut Asia+ section created with the Japan Foundation to curate themed lineups between Japan and Southeast Asia, and the Kawakita Kashiko Award to honor women contributing to film culture.

Further programming includes a ‘Women in Motion’ talk hosted by Kering on October 27. The event, which features director Hirokazu Kore-eda and other industry figures, will address the state of Japanese cinema and themes of diversity and gender. The session will conclude with a screening of Lulu Wang’s ‘The Farewell’.

## Claims

- Kering will host a 'Women in Motion' talk at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event is scheduled for October 27 at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Speakers include Kazunari Ninomiya, Chieko Murata, and Amy Homma. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Director Hirokazu Kore-eda will deliver the opening speech. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The discussion will focus on the current state and future of Japanese cinema and diversity in film culture. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The film 'The Farewell' will be screened following the talk. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Admission is free and limited to 60 participants. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Kering to host 'Women in Motion' talk at Tokyo International Film Festival

Kering will host a 'Women in Motion' talk at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, featuring Kazunari Ninomiya and Amy Homma to discuss the future of Japanese cinema and diversity.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kering-to-host-women-in-motion-talk-at-tokyo-international-film-festival

### 2026-09-07: Tokyo International Film Festival announces new competitions and awards

The Tokyo International Film Festival is introducing the Nippon Cinema Now competition, the Crosscut Asia+ section, and the Kawakita Kashiko Award to honor women in film.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-international-film-festival-announces-new-competitions-and-awards

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