Highlights of Related Events at Fall’s Biggest Film Festival in Tokyo
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will host an exciting lineup of special events to connect audiences with a range of countries, regions, genres and themes with widespread appeal under the TIFF Vision: Expansive, Empowering, Enlightening.
In addition to Roppongi Hills and EX Theater Roppongi, a new venue is being added this year: the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
The festival will host TIFF Plus, a series of diverse cultural events in collaboration with other organizations to more widely share the joys of cinema and cultivate cultural exchanges. In addition, we will reprise exciting events by popular demand, including all-night events and free open-air screenings.
The 31st TIFF will take place October 25 – November 3, 2018 at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi, Hibiya Step Square and other venues in Tokyo.
Tokyo International Film Festival’s New Venue: Hibiya Step Square
The 31st TIFF has added Tokyo Midtown Hibiya as a new venue. We will hold the following three special programs at the Hibiya Step Square, setting up a full-scale outdoor theatre with excellent image and sound quality
Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square
Admission fee: Free
Sponsored by: Mitsui Fudosan, Hibiya Area Management Association,
Gurunavi
*In case of rain, the event will be cancelled or postponed.
(1) 31st TIFF Hibiya Opening Event
On TIFF’s opening day, Hibiya Opening Event will be held, allowing us to share the excitement of Red Carpet Events held in Roppongi on the same day by live feed.
Date: October 25 (Thu), 2018
Hosted by: UNIJAPAN (31st Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee)
(2) TIFF + “Nov. 3 is Home Video Day” Collaboration Event: Home Video Day Festival 2018
During TIFF, there will be outdoor screenings of various must-see works unique to video, including The Greatest Showman, Mickey Mouse: Merry & Scary and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Date: October 26 (Fri) – November 2 (Fri), 2018
Hosted by: UNIJAPAN (31st Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee) Japan Video Software Association (Home Video Day Executive Committee)
(3) Godzilla Fest 2018
Celebrating Godzilla’s birthday on November 3, this festival attracts visitors from far and wide.
Date: November 3 (Sat), 2018
Venue: Hibiya Step Square, Hibiya Godzilla Square
Hosted by: Godzilla Fest 2018 Executive Committee UNIJAPAN (31st Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee)
At the venue, visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and drink, sponsored by Gurunav