Category Archive: Film

Animated Short Films by Geidai Students [Doors Open Toronto 2022]

For Doors Open Toronto 2022, the JFT is excited to present an impressive compilation of animated short films that exude vibes of rebirth, new beginnings, and renewed lives. Curated by the independent animation master YAMAMURA Koji. May 28 & 29, 2022. Continue reading →

JFT February Film Screenings

The Japan Foundation, Toronto presents four film screenings in February 2022 to help you get through this cold and snowy season! From classics like Hosoda Mamoru’s WOLF CHILDREN to Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s recent award-winning gem, WHEEL OF FORTUNE & FANTASY. Continue reading →

Virtual Winter Film Screenings 2022

Wolf Children おおかみこどもの雨と雪 & What’s for Dinner, Mom? ママ、ごはんまだ?
Join us online from February 4 to 6 for a pair of winter-themed films that will surely warm your hearts and bellies amidst this snowy season. Available to for free and viewable from across Canada. Continue reading →

39th Japanese Film Festival: Canadian Film Institute & Embassy of Japan in Canada

Join us for the 39th Japan Film Festival from December 9-11, 2021! Watch two wonderful feel-good Japanese films, MIXED DOUBLES (2017) and BENTO HARASSMENT (2019), available across Canada for FREE! Co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto, the Canadian Film Institute, and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. Continue reading →

Here For The Bigger Picture: 25th Anniversary of the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival

Celebrate 25 years of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival with us from November 10-19. Their opening night film ISLANDS will be in-theatre on Wednesday, November 10, with the rest of their festival available digitally and Canada-wide November 11-19. Continue reading →