Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2019 Winners

Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival. It was great to see so many filmmakers and film enthusiasts filling the screenings in support of both local and international indie films. The judges' votes have been counted and added to the audience's feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened with us, who all did themselves proud. All Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival winners will receive complimentary screenings at future Lift-Off Film Festivals. A special well done to the following films.

Photos from the event can be seen on the Tokyo Lift-Off Facebook Page.

Festival Winners

Best Short Live Action Narrative

(next screening with Lift-Off in New York)

Dominant Species

Dir. Joseph Sackett
Synopsis: A queer sci-fi about 10 aliens in human host bodies learning how to be men.

Best Local Film

(next screening with Lift-Off in New York)

Gacha Gacha

Dir. Dave Jackson
Synopsis: A not-so-heartwarming tale about capsule toys, the nightmare of obsession, jealous rage, and a slimy, stop-frame animated tiny monster.

Special Mentions

Special Mention

(next screening with Lift-Off in Los Angeles)

Super Cool Wins in the End

Dir. Cheng Herng Shinn
Synopsis: Korean pop, or K-pop, is quickly becoming a global sensation. We see this frenetic world through the eyes of a wide-eyed girl who auditions to become a star, an aging female trainee who sees her window to debut as an idol collapsing and a tormented boy idol who simply misses mum.

Selected Screenplays

Online Winners

Yet to be announced...

Season Award Nominations

The Lift-Off Season Awards is an annual event which celebrates the very best of indie film. Following each Lift-Off film festival, films which have excelled in their respective category are nominated and invited to attend the prestigious Lift-Off Season Awards, culminating at the end of the Lift-Off season. Click here for more information about the Lift-Off Season Awards.