Regulations

Eligibility

◦ Films must either be directed by a woman or focus on women's stories, regardless of the director's gender.

◦ Films can be of any genre, including feature films, short films, documentaries, animations, and experimental films.

◦ All submissions must be completed through Filmfreeway.

◦ Each submission must include a completed entry form, a preview copy of the film, and any required documentation.

◦ Submission fees, if applicable, must be paid in full at the time of submission.

◦ Films will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry professionals.

◦ Due to the high volume of submissions, we do not provide feedback on non-selected projects.

◦ Selected films will be notified via email. Non-selected films will not receive individual notifications.

◦ By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the Tokyo Women's Film Festival the rights to screen their film during the festival.

◦ Filmmakers also grant the festival the right to use excerpts, trailers, and still images for promotional purposes.

◦ Due to a shortage of staff, it may take up to 5 business days to respond to email inquiries.

◦ Please be patient and avoid sending multiple emails regarding the same query.

◦ All films must be submitted in the specified digital format. Details will be provided upon selection.

◦ This is an online event and we only screen the winner project . Selected films must be provided in a high-quality format suitable for screening.

◦ The festival will present awards in various categories as outlined in the festival program.

◦ Award recipients will be selected by a jury of industry professionals.

◦ All films must be submitted in the specified digital format. Details will be provided upon selection.

◦ This is an online event and we only screen the winner project . Selected films must be provided in a high-quality format suitable for screening.

◦ All participants must adhere to the festival's code of conduct, promoting a respectful and inclusive environment.

◦ Any form of harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the festival.

◦ The festival reserves the right to make changes to the program and schedule.

◦ Participation in the festival implies acceptance of all regulations.