Director Kore-eda has long been a leading force in Japanese cinema, capturing the intricacies of human nature and society with a gaze that is both sharp and compassionate. His contributions extend far beyond Japan; notably, his 2018 film Shoplifters was awarded the Palme d\u2019Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
In recent years, Kore-eda has transcended borders, collaborating with international crews and casts in countries such as South Korea and France.
His commitment to supporting young creators and improving labor conditions within the industry aligns perfectly with the award\u2019s mission to update the future of cinema into a more open and connected landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opening Ceremony & Presentation<\/strong> Comments from Director Hirokazu Kore-eda upon receiving the award:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I have been away from feature filmmaking for about three years. During that time, whether I intended to or not, I found myself spending more time focused on improving the film industry and supporting young creators. It is truly encouraging to have these efforts recognized and appreciated. Thank you very much. \u25a0Date: Monday, May 25, 2026 Born in Tokyo in 1962, Kore-eda began his career in television documentaries before making his feature film debut with Maborosi (1995). \u25a0Festival President\uff1aTetsuya Bessho<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25a0Festival Period\uff1a Monday, May 25th : Opening Ceremony Tuesday, May 26th to Tuesday, June 9th : Screening at Tokyo Wednesday, June 10th : Award Ceremony \u25a0Screening Venues\uff1aMoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives \u25a0Official Website: \u25a0Ticket Sales: Starting April 23, 2026, at 14:00 JST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25a0General Inquiry\uff1ainfo@shortshorts.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25a0Host\uff1aCommittee for Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17700,"parent":0,"template":"","e_news_cat":[550,548,641],"class_list":["post-17715","news_en","type-news_en","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","e_news_cat-creators","e_news_cat-event","e_news_cat-filmfestival"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shortshorts.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_en\/17715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shortshorts.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_en"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shortshorts.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news_en"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shortshorts.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shortshorts.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"e_news_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shortshorts.org\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/e_news_cat?post=17715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Director Kore-eda will attend the festival\u2019s Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, where he will be formally presented with the trophy.
The ceremony will take place at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, a new culture-experimental museum designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The event will feature Festival President Tetsuya Bessho and a variety of guests to celebrate the launch of the Tokyo screenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\uff1cSSFF & ASIA 2026 The 2 nd TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY AWARD\uff1e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Although I am currently struggling with how to reinvent myself, I will continue to do my best without giving up on my own future or the future of the cinema that raised me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\uff1cSSFF & ASIA 2026 Opening Ceremony\uff1e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0Venue: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives (Red Carpet: Park Terrace \/ Ceremony: Box1000)
\u25a0Tickets: On sale from April 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<About Hirokazu Kore-eda><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 2014, he established the production collective “BUN-BUKU”.
His film Monster (2023) won the Best Screenplay and Queer Palm at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
In 2026, he is scheduled to release two new films: \u201cSheep in a Box\u201d and \u201cLook Back\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u3010Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 Overview\u3011<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u203bOnline Venue: Monday, May 25th to Tuesday, June 30th<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Box1000\u3001Tatami\u3001Park Terrace\uff09
Akasaka Intercity Conference\u3001EurolLive\u3001 WITH HARAJUKU
\u203bDates and programs vary by venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.shortshorts.org\/2026\/en\/index.html
\u203bFull Lineup Announcement: Scheduled for April 23, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n