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The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will host an exciting lineup of special events to connect our audiences with a range of countries, regions, genres and themes with widespread appeal under the TIFF Vision: Expansive, Empowering, Enlightening. In addition to Roppongi Hills and EX Theater Roppongi, a new venue is being added this year: the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. The festival will host TIFF Plus, a series of diverse cultural events in collaboration with other organizations to more widely share the joys of cinema and cultivate cultural exchanges. In addition, we will reprise exciting events by popular demand, including all-night events and free open-air screenings. The 31st TIFF will take place October 25 – November 3, 2018 at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi, Hibiya Step Square and other venues in Tokyo. Tokyo International Film Festival’s New Venue: Hibiya Step Square The 31st TIFF has added Tokyo Midtown Hibiya as a new venue. We will hold the following three special programs at the Hibiya Step Square, setting up a full-scale outdoor theater with excellent image and sound quality. Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square Admission fee: Free Sponsored by: Mitsui Fudosan, Hibiya Area Management Association, Gurunavi *In case of rain, the event will be canceled or postponed. (1) 31st TIFF Hibiya Opening Event On TIFF’s opening day, Hibiya Opening Event will be held, allowing us to share the excitement of Red Carpet Events held in Roppongi on the same day by live feed. Date: October 25 (Thu), 2018 Hosted by: UNIJAPAN (31st Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee) (2) TIFF + “Nov. 3 is Home Video Day” Collaboration Event: Home Video Day Festival 2018 During TIFF, there will be outdoor screenings of various must-see works unique to video, including The Greatest Showman, Mickey Mouse: Merry & Scary and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Date: October 26 (Fri) – November 2 (Fri), 2018 Hosted by: UNIJAPAN (31st Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee) Japan Video Software Association (Home Video Day Executive Committee) (3) Godzilla Fest 2018 Celebrating Godzilla’s birthday on November 3, this festival attracts visitors from far and wide. Date: November 3 (Sat), 2018 Venue: Hibiya Step Square, Hibiya Godzilla Square Hosted by: Godzilla Fest 2018 Executive Committee UNIJAPAN (31st Tokyo International Film Festival Executive Committee) At the venue, visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and drink, sponsored by Gurunavi. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31st Tokyo International Film Festival: Oct. 25 – Nov. 3, 2018 tiff-jp.net For further information or inquiries, please contact: TIFF Public Relations Division Tel: +81-3-6226-3012; Fax: +81-3-6226-3023; email: tiff-pr2018@tiff-jp.net TIFF Plus: Six Collaborations Between TIFF and Other Cultural Organizations This year, TIFF will feature TIFF Plus events in collaboration with a variety of cultural organizations. These special events are aimed at promoting the festival and Tokyo itself to foreign visitors in particular, with the focus on tourism + food, fashion, music, animation, e-sports and sports. Food Travel: Japanese Tourism + Food Japan’s most popular restaurants are coming to the Roppongi Hills Arena in kitchen cars, with little-known but ripe-for-discovery specialties! Watch for original film festival menus. Date: October 26 (Fri) - November 3 (Sat) Venue: Roppongi Hills Arena In collaboration with: OWL Corporation (JuppyTravel) Sponsored by: Kora (Akakara), Customers Delight (Chikuzenya) and four other shops Fashion Gala produced by BEAMS and GQ Japan This will be the very first fashion event held at the Tokyo International Film Festival. We will team up with fashion magazine GQ and fashion brand BEAMS to organize events like fashion shows and talk shows. Date: October 26 (Fri) Venue: Roppongi Hills Arena In collaboration with: Japan Fashion Week Organization Produced by: GQ Japan (Condé Nast Japan) Sponsored by: Beams Japan Anime Music Lab (JAMLAB.) presents Japan Anime Music Showcase 2018 A live music concert for anime fans and professionals by internationally acclaimed stars and some of the most promising newcomers of the anime music world. Date: October 28 (Sun) Venue: Roppongi Hills Arena In collaboration with: Foundation for Promotion of Music Industry and Culture (PROMIC) King of Prism: Pride the Hero King of Prism drew fans around the world to audience-participation screenings. It will now be shown at an event with popular DJ KOO. The cast will also take the stage for a talk show. Date: October 30 (Tue) Venue: EX Theater Roppongi In collaboration with: Committee of Anime Film Festival Tokyo, avex pictures Tribute to Legendary Animation Director Isao Takahata TIFF will be screening two films in honor of the legendary animation director Isao Takahata, who died earlier this year. We will show his directorial feature debut The Little Norse Prince Valiant and his last film, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Dates: To be announced Venue: To be announced In collaboration with: Committee of Anime Film Festival Tokyo Dragon Ball FighterZ Super Match Through the mega hit game Dragon Ball FighterZ (Bandai Namco Entertainment), ultra-extraordinary fights by the world’s strongest gamers will take place! Date: November 2 (Fri) Venue: Roppongi Hills Arena In collaboration with: Shochiku Broadcasting Supported by: Bandai Namco Entertainment Tokyo Meet Up Sports 2018 Sports fever is heating up in Tokyo ahead of the Olympics. Baseball, sport climbing and 3x3 basketball can be experienced, and exciting guests will make appearances at each game! Date: November 3 (Sat) Venue: Roppongi Hills Arena In collaboration with: R.E WORKS