The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival is set to open on October 26, welcoming guests from around the world to Japan’s largest international film festival. We’re delighted to announce a diverse lineup of special events showcasing the unique appeal of an international film festival.

(Events are listed in chronological order. Events marked with ● — including TIFF Lounge TOKYO TALK, Academy in Tokyo, Animation Symposium, and Asian Students’ Film Conference Masterclasses — are grouped together. )

October 27 (Tue)
● TIFF Outdoor Screenings 2026 ( – November 4 (Wed))  →More Information
■ 17th MPA Seminar →More Information
■ The Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award →More Information

October 28 (Wed)
● TIFF Lounge – TOKYO TALK ( – Nov 2 (Mon)) →More Information
● Academy in Tokyo ( – Oct 29 (Thu)) →More Information

October 29 (Thu)
■ Future Talks by IMAGICA GROUP – Creating the Stories of Tomorrow →More Information
■ CROSSCUT ASIA + Special Symposium →More Information
■ Aichi International Women’s Film Festival in Tokyo →More Information

October 31 (Sat)
■ TIFF International Symposium on Film Education 2026: Developing Educators and Building Support for Film Education →More Information
■ Fukushima Film Frontier Award 2026 Finalist Presentations →More Information
■ TIFF-WIP (Work-in Progress) Pitch →More Information

November 1 (Sun)
● Animation Symposium ( – Nov 3 (Tue)) →More Information

November 2 (Mon)
● Asian Students’ Film Conference: Masterclasses →More Information
■ TIFF Ethical Film Award Ceremony and Jury Talk Session →More Information

November 3 (Tue)
■ TIFF 2026: Teens Meet Cinema – 10th Anniversary / TIFF Teens Cine Club 2026 Presentation →More Information
■ Women’s Empowerment Talk: “HER GAZE” →More Information
■ Outdoor Screening and Talk Event: ONE CREATURE ― Japan National Football Team Documentary →More Information
● Multi-Angle Red Carpet Streaming & Nonstop Coverage of Festival Events

Note: Event times and other details are subject to change. Please check for the latest information on each event.