Dates: Wednesday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 26th, 2025, Online Grand Theater: Wednesday, October 22nd to Monday, November 10th, 2025

Short films

10.26 [Sun]

  • Online

    Human Stuff

    A director with no ideas calls on an AI to help him find the ending to his scenario.

    Quentin Montant / 0:07:09 / France / Comedy / 2024

  • Online

    UPSIDE-DOWN GENIUS

    Dr. Noboru Sakai was a genius, but an odd one who, for some reason, always conducted his research hanging upside-down. One day, a new secretary named Margaret arrives at his laboratory. Claiming to be "perfect," she begins a strange life alongside the "upside-down genius" doctor.

    Ryotaro Nishi / 0:05:52 / Japan / Experimental / 2024

  • Online

    The Place Before Daybreak

    Naoya, living in the heart of Tokyo, spent his days caught up in the routines of a work-centered life. It had been a long time since he indulged in his favorite pastime — traveling, something he had loved since his university days.

    One day, out of the blue, he receives a phone call from Shogo, a senior from his university, inviting him on a trip to Okutama. Though puzzled by the sudden invitation, Naoya heads out to Okutama, where Shogo introduces him to an American traveler named Jackson.

    The three of them explore the lush natural surroundings — a place so rich in nature it hardly feels like it’s still part of Tokyo. Along the way, they meet warm-hearted locals and

    Sara Masuda / 0:19:16 / Japan / / 2025

  • Online

    Special Screening- Produced by actor Kim Nam-gil

    How to Open the Door

    Haneul has taken the next step in her life after leaving the orphanage, and moved into her new home. Suddenly, she wakes up, noticing that all her belongings are gone! She now goes on an adventure to reclaim her lost home and learn the true meaning of self-reliance.

    Park Ji-wan & Joan Hui Ji-yey / 0:31:00 / South Korea / Fantasy / 2024

Organizer

Committee for Short Shorts Film Festival Asia

Patronage

J-WAVE, Inc.

Co-organizer

Tokyo

Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Organizer

Japan Cultural Expo 2.0

Partner

Tokyo International Film Festival

Venue Supporter

NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO.,LTD.

Support

Direct. Network systems.