The Tokyo Independent Film Festival is dedicated to fostering the next generation of young film directors, born with the motto "Nurturing the Next Generation of Film Directors." It has established recommended partnerships with international film festivals to showcase high-quality, independent films worldwide. Throughout the year, the festival aims to create a hybrid film festival that can be enjoyed online. The festival's first edition last year invited renowned film directors, actors, and film critics as judges. As part of its efforts to develop the next generation of directors, the festival awards a Grand Prize and a Runner-up Prize, providing the winning directors with an opportunity to bring their short film projects to life. It plays a crucial role in shaping the future of independent film festivals in Japan.

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