A horror and darkish style movie competition, the Yami International Film Festival, will maintain its inaugural version Nov. 20–26 at Human Belief Cinema Shibuya in Tokyo, organizers revealed at Cannes.
The competition, organized by Japan-based horror leisure firm Yami Inc., will run two aggressive sections – function movie competitors and brief movie competitors – with prizes together with finest movie, viewers award, and extra honors. Winners will obtain money prizes and official trophies. Submissions open Could 27 through FilmFreeway.
The competition takes its identify from the Japanese phrase for “darkness” and carries the tagline “Darkness Makes the World Known.” Jury members are to be introduced; the roster will draw from filmmakers, actors, and creators working throughout Japan and internationally.
Yami Inc. has constructed its profile by way of a mix of AI-driven digital tasks, gaming initiatives, and immersive “analysis-based exhibitions,” amongst them “Did You Read That Ominous Letter?”, “A Missing Exhibition,” and “The Fear Exhibition.” The competition represents the corporate’s entry into the movie trade.
Producer Wada Arihiro, whose credit embrace “Fujiko” and “Kaiju Guy,” will function competition director and programming director.
“The culture of portraying fear is something Japan has cultivated and refined over time, and many remarkable films have emerged from this country. Our mission is to satisfy global curiosity through the idea that ‘fear is fun.’ Through cinema, we aim to create a platform that introduces the forefront of new horror being created around the world. Shibuya, Tokyo will become a place where audiences can encounter the next wave of horror. We look forward to welcoming you,” Wada stated.
