Call For Submissions
Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab is calling out for short film pitches from around the world with the aim of discovering and supporting new filmmakers. We will award 10 million yen* to make your short film and after completion, we will submit it to film festivals in Japan and abroad.
We are calling for submissions from a wide range of creators, including not only filmmakers but also artists with ideas and also screenwriters. The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia is scheduled to be held in June of 2025 and is recognized by the Academy Awards. It is one of the largest international short film festivals in Asia. We will announce the winning pitch at SSFF & ASIA 2025.
Kodansha’s purpose is to “Inspire Impossible Stories.” We are looking for submissions from visual creators who want like to work with us to create impossible stories that go beyond imagination, that will inspire the world and the hearts of others!
Who’s Eligible
Individuals, companies & corporations, and organizations can submit. We welcome submissions from not only directors but also producers, animators, CG creators, and production companies. Pitches in which a submitting actor himself appears in the film are also OK.
Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab 2025 application guidelines
Deadline: 30 November 2024
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