New York Japan Cinefest 2024

New York Japan CineFest 2024 showcases a curated selection of innovative and thought-provoking short films by independent filmmakers. From the tale of an AI-program’s romance with a human to the historically-informed story of Japan’s first foreign samurai, this selection of short films features a diverse set of genres, techniques, and voices. Dive into the rich tapestry of contemporary Japanese storytelling at this inspiring celebration of creativity, culture, and cinematic artistry!

Participating filmmakers include Eric Elofson, chavo, Raita Yabushita, Kei Kanamori, Yoshiro Osaka, Martin Gerigk, Scott Palazzo, and Yoshiro Osaka.