Everyone has ideas.
Very few people turn those ideas into films.
If you’ve done it—
you’re already ahead of most.
So don’t stop there.
Why did you make this film?
Wasn’t it because you wanted people to see it?
Then take the next step.
Submit it to a film festival.
https://filmfreeway.com/kaminarijapanfilmfes
You don’t need to start with a huge, famous festival.
What matters is putting your work out into the world.
That one step can change everything.
Kaminari Japan Film Festival is a place for that first step.
Kaminari JFF is an international film festival held in Japan,
with strong ties to the Raindance Film Festival—
one of the most respected independent film festivals in the world.
We receive submissions from filmmakers across the globe.
And here’s something important:
There is still a significant opportunity
for films connected to Japan.
If your film has any connection to Japan—
its story, setting, culture, or creators—
this is a real chance to stand out.
Now in its fifth year,
Kaminari JFF is still a young and evolving festival.
That’s exactly why you’ll find a wide range of films here—
from highly polished works
to beginner films and student projects.
If you’re thinking,
“My film might not be ready,”
you don’t need to worry.
This is a festival that values bold ideas
and fresh perspectives.
The moment you finish your film
is when it is at its best.
Over-polishing can sometimes take away
what made it unique in the first place.
Kaminari Japan Film Festival values
originality, creativity, and vision above all.
It doesn’t matter if your film is rough
or made on a low budget.
What matters is your idea.
Don’t wait for perfect.
Perfect never comes.
Now, show us your film.
Regular Deadline: April 10
Submit your film now.
https://filmfreeway.com/kaminarijapanfilmfes
