Author Archive: All posts by Philbert Lui

Vancouver International Film Festival celebrates 40th anniversary: Special In-Conversation with KORE-EDA Hirokazu & on-demand Japanese films

This year is Vancouver International Film Festival’s 40th anniversary! Their landmark festival runs from October 1st to October 11. Even though VIFF is over in BC, folks from across Canada are able to watch Japanese films through their online streaming platform. Continue reading →

Japan Studies Association of Canada 2021

Conference this year examined; The Impacts of Japan and Canada Hosting the World: Catalyzing Change through Cultural, Economic, Political, and Sporting Events. Recordings available soon. Continue reading →

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2021

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) are back this year with a fully online festival! OIAF is North America’s oldest and largest animation festival, featuring the world’s most quirky, provocative and inspiring animation. It runs from September 22 to October 3, 2021 Continue reading →

Discovering Japanese-Canadian Nikkei Identity & Culture – Virtual Conference

Watch recordings of the academic webinar and nikkei storytelling that explores Japanese-Canadian identity, history, arts, and architecture. Continue reading →

Fantasia Film Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with 40+ Japanese films

The Fantasia Film Festival is celebrating their 25th anniversary from August 5-25 with an incredible lineup of almost 50 Japanese films. The Japan Foundation, Toronto is proud to support Fantasia’s big year with our Film Screenings Abroad Grant Program. Continue reading →