Indian Film Festival Japan
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Template:Infobox Festival The Indian Film Festival Japan is a film festival in Japan. It works to promote Indian movies both commercial and independent.
HistoryEdit
The idea for the Indian Film Festival Japan originated with Suresh Thati, CEO of Thati Media Corporation, a Japanese company that specializes in media consulting, IPTV services, publishing and media production. The 1st Indian Film Festival Japan was held in 2012. IFFJ 2012, IFFJ 2013, IFFJ 2014, IFFJ 2015,
Selection processEdit
The programming department at IFFJ is responsible for a preliminary screening of the movies. The best 20 movies out of all the submitted movies are selected to be part of the movie festival.
Audience AwardEdit
Year | Movie | Director | Nationality of Director (at time of movie's release) |
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2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Zoya Aktar | India |
Best Subcontinental Award WinnersEdit
Year | Movie | Director | Nationality of Director (at time of movie's release) |
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2011 | Bol | Shoiab Mansoor | Pakistanl |
Best Documentary Award WinnersEdit
Year | Movie | Director(s) | Nationality of Director(s) (at time of movie's release) |
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2012 | Gandhi Lives | Aruna Harprasad | India |
JuryEdit
The international jury which chooses the three best movies during the final evaluation round is composed of people from the movie industry.