Directors’ Comments

As the film festival commences, the Directors of the 2023 official selection have sent heartfelt messages To all the cherished audiences. These messages carry the essence of the filmmakers' profound devotion. Please, do indulge and behold, For their spirits unfold!

Dir. IIZUKA Kasho (Angry Son)

Dir. SUDO Ren (Backlight)

Dir. KINEMURA Haruki (Cafune)

Dir. KAYANO Takayuki (Hoarder on the Border)

Dir. IMAMURA Ayako (I Quit Being “Friends”)

Dir. NAKAGAWA Hirotaka (NOT BEER)

Dir. TANAKA Toshinori (Resonance)

Dir. ITO Takashi (Toward Zero)

Dir. JOJO Hideo (Twilight Cinema Blues)

Dir. KUMETA Tsuyoshi (Underdogs)