Award Winning Shorts Program 1

Ebisu / 10/6 Sat. 17:00-18:30
Ebisu / 10/7 Sun. 19:00-20:30
Ebisu / 10/8 Mon. 11:00-12:30
Andaz / 10/10 Wed. 20:30-22:00
Japan Competition Best Short Award / Governor of Tokyo Award

THE ANCESTOR

Seiji O'Hara / 17:45 / Japan / Animation / 2017

A man wakes up because he hears a voice calling for him. When he opens his eyes, he finds a troubled young man in front of him. The young man says he is his child. He wakes up in 3022, which is 1000 years later.

International Competition Best Short Award

MAGIC ALPS

Andrea Brusa & Marco Scotuzzi / 14:44 / Italy / Drama / 2018

When an Afghan refugee arrives in Italy with his goat to seek asylum, an Italian immigration officer finds himself in a difficult position because he doesn't know what to do with the animal. Based on a true story.

Japan Competition Best Actor Award

PAY PHONE

Yurugu Matsumoto / 15:47 / Japan / Drama / 2018

Saki receives a sudden phone call from a pay phone. The call was from her father who lives far away. Eventually, the two of them reunite and exchange their feelings, both in a clumsy way. This is a story about one ordinary night for an ordinary parent and

Asia International Competition Best Actor Award

The homecomingday

Hoyoon Hwang / 19:21 / South Korea / Comedy / 2017

Junoh has graduated from university but is jobless. One night he is
invited to a dinner party by his university club. Excited, he goes to the party.

George Lucas Award (Grand Prix) / Asia International Competition Best Short Award / Governor of Tokyo Award

Benjamin's Last Day At Katong Swimming Complex

Yee Wei Chai / 15:19 / Singapore / Drama / 2017

Benjamin rushes to Katong Swimming Complex when he finds out that it will be demolished. Wistful memories about his childhood come crashing back as he dreams about recapturing some of the past’s magic.

Ebisu / 10/6 Sat. 17:00-18:30
Ebisu / 10/7 Sun. 19:00-20:30
Ebisu / 10/8 Mon. 11:00-12:30
Andaz / 10/10 Wed. 20:30-22:00