14 feature-length films completed after January 2019 are in the running for awards. The carefully selected entries provide a glimpse of "The World at a Glance" and will be judged by a panel of internationally recognized filmmakers.

Up-and-coming Asian directors who have directed no more than three feature-length films compete in this section. Eight fresh films from the Middle East to East Asia, including Japan, are lined up this year. Witness these vibrant films from Asia first-hand!

Films displaying originality and a willingness to take on new challenges have been picked from the burgeoning category of Japanese independent films. This section supports films that are ready to make a splash on the global scene. Which film will be crowned this year?

This year, in addition to the opening and closing films, GALA screening will be held. This autumn's much anticipated releases and topical films will be screened in this category. Film stars and crew will make appearances on the red carpet.

A collection from the past one year with its unique reflections on contemporary Japanese filmmaking. This section brings the world a crosssection of modern Japanese cinema. This year, we feature Nobuhiko Obayashi, the Wizard of Cinema, with his latest work.

With the support of Aniplex Inc., the World Focus section is proud to be the showcase of notable animations, prize-winning works from various international film festivals, and unseen in Japan but highly anticipated works from around the world. We will also collaborate with the Latin Beat Film Festival this year.

This section presents the works that are milestones for international recognition of the culture of visual expression through animation and VFX, summarizing the historical progress of the industry.

The Japan Foundation Asia Center presents CROSSCUT ASIA, a selection of films from this vibrant and diverse continent. This year's line-up showcases "fantastic" films, from horror to romance, from Southeast Asia.

This section showcases classic Japanese films. This year, Japanese Classics will feature legendary actress Machiko Kyo. Star of numerous major international film festival winners, Kyo was touted the "Grand Prix Actress", and was poised to celebrate the 70th anniversary of her debut, when she passed away on May 12th this year. TIFF will feature prominent Daiei Film titles in which she starred.

The target audience of this section is teens and children. Fascinating films that will resonate with young people, films that will help them face the world, and works that will bring them closer to the world of film have been selected. For both parents and children to enjoy. Vanilla Yamazaki will appear in TIFF-Children again this year!

STAR CHANNEL MOVIES is a label that selects and shows films from all over the world. From the label, we present five films that will move you, shock you, and stay in your heart forever.

Not so long ago, there was a film festival which celebrated genre movies and sscreened them to enthusiastic fans. The name of the festival was Tokyo International Fantastic Film Festival (commonly called Tokyo Fanta). After 14 years, the festival will return for one night only this year.