Season #17
Tokyo
Lift-Off Film Festival
27th April – 3rd June 2026
Festival Finalists
Festival Programmes
Local Filmmaker Shorts
Tokyo-based filmmakers, picked from local submissions. If you want a feel for what’s being made on the ground here right now, start here.
Judges' Select Shorts
The shorts our judges singled out as the strongest of the round. If you only have time for one programme, this is the one.
New Voices Shorts
First and second films from filmmakers you haven’t heard of yet. Rough edges, fresh ideas, and the occasional gem you’ll be glad you spotted early.
Trendsetter Shorts
Bold, adventurous work — films that take a swing at genre, storytelling, or form itself. Not all of it lands gently, and that’s the point.
Features
The festival’s full-length films — narrative, documentary, and everything in between. Pick one and make a night of it.
Festival Events
Focus Group Feedback
Meet fellow filmmakers, exchange feedback and discuss your projects.
In-Person Networking
Join us in the city for a showcase & networking event.
Online Networking Speed Date
Join us virtually for an online networking event held during the festival.