Officially recognized by the US FilmFreeway: The 1st AI Japan International Film Festival 2025, the first of its kind in Japan and one of the largest in Asia, is being held – Tickets go on sale today on the official website – Image
URL: AIFJ Press release: October 18, 2025 Officially recognized by the US FilmFreeway: The 1st AI Japan International Film Festival 2025, the first of its kind in Japan and one of the largest in Asia, will be held. Tickets go on sale today on the official website. Admission to the award ceremony and talk sessions at the main venue is free.> Tickets to the screening venue are 1,500 yen per person for both days and 500 yen per person for students. AI Film Festival Japan 2025 (AI-FJ 2025), an international film festival themed around the fusion of AI technology and visual expression, will be held over two days, November 2nd (Sun) and 3rd (Mon, national holiday), 2025, at Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB) in Tokyo. Tickets now on sale on the official website
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-07e25c6c4e4e466fa7ca427627680e38-1280×720.jpg The future begins with a story A pioneering celebration of
storytelling at the intersection of art and technology, we believe in the enduring power of story, even in the midst of rapid change. The festival brings together visionary artists from around the world who are leveraging AI as creative partners to push the boundaries of cinema. Like other major AI film festivals, the festival celebrates “the art and artists who are incorporating new AI tools into filmmaking” and will present over 70 feature-length and short films that offer a glimpse into a bold new creative era.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-203255427b383cbe9806a90eebe97397-916×381.png Sponsored by DCAJ (Digital Content Association of Japan) Sponsored by Digital Hollywood • DAY 2, 4:00 PM, Main Venue (Free Admission) Director and AI creator Kumiko Endo will be on stage for a masterclass explaining AI-based visual workflows.https://aifilm.jp/?page_id=2017
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-c0b6fc322c9d31a1da60cdbd0e71fec6-1280×720.jpg World Premiere/World Premiere Special Screening: “MATILDA – The Devil’s Gene” directed by Kumiko Endo confirmed • Film Festival Content – Screening of a variety of AI-based video works
(Approximately 70 works planned over two days, including short films, animations, and documentaries) – Talk sessions and panel discussions with experts and creators from Japan and abroad – Participatory workshops and international networking – Projects and awards for young and student creators “New visual expressions pioneered through the co-creation of humans and AI” will be broadcast to the world from TiB in the heart of Tokyo. • AI Japan International Film Festival 2025 | Timetable Dates: November 2nd (Sun) – November 3rd (Mon, national holiday), 2025 / Venue: Screening venue (paid) / Main venue (free) / Sub-screen (paid) *This timetable is tentative. The contents are subject to change.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-099f6ce77aed9b0793c8036b6a80461f-1280×720.jpg • Special Judges and Special Guests
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-febc022499cfe6fe3263f8e2977db557-1280×720.jpg Guest Simone Siginolfi An Italian film director, musician, and multimedia artist working in the fields of film, storytelling, and broader AI. Known as Hallucinator in the electronic music scene, he has been creating immersive audiovisual experiences for 20 years.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-af606f1288f4f2237dbf57a798227036-1280×720.jpg Guest Toby Hyder Founder of XOlink, a creative studio at the forefront of AI-driven filmmaking. Specializing in cutting-edge technology and storytelling, his short film “Bones of Yew” combines cutting-edge visuals to showcase the potential of AI-driven filmmaking. It has received acclaim across Europe, including the Best Short Film Award at the Cannes AI Film Festival and the Moonshot Award in London. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-1a0600f28ef010d78f058407fb74de8f-1280×720.jpg Judge Randy Schmidt After graduating from UCLA Film School in 1984, he worked at 20th Century Fox Film Studios before moving to Tokyo in 1996. He worked as a television news cameraman and producer, covering all of Asia for CBS News for 18 years. Since 2019, he has produced 50 short animated films using stop motion, Adobe Character Animator, and AI.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-f322ed674e40be91660daeaee793a873-1280×720.jpg Judge Yves Dalbiez A Sundance Film Festival-winning film director, he combines 20 years of CGI, animation, and live-action expertise with the latest AI tools. He is also the founder of Goldcurtain and organizer of the Tokyo Runway Meetup. • Event Overview Name: AI Japan International Film Festival 2025 Dates: Doors open at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 3 (national holiday) Tickets: Admission to the main venue for the award ceremony, talk sessions, etc. is free. Tickets for both days of the screening are priced at ¥1,500 per person for adults and ¥500 per person for students. Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), SusHi Tech Square, 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Organizer: AI Japan International Film Festival (General Incorporated Association) Representative Director: Hiroyuki Ikeda / Former TBS announcer, news anchor, news reporter, and former JNN Paris bureau chief Official YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AIFilmFestivalJapan Official Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aifj2025/ Official X
https://x.com/AIFJ2025 • Ticket sales site
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170652/2/170652-2-973122b72d217837dd45e998948265a4-1426×686.png Coregenic Inc. has developed and operates the electronic ticket service “Atsumarocca” as a digital ticket sales and communication activation tool. This patented system prevents unauthorized ticket resale and significantly simplifies the admission process. Instead of the usual method of having attendants scan a 2D barcode displayed on a visitor’s smartphone screen, visitors themselves use their
smartphone’s camera app to scan the 2D barcode displayed on a monitor installed at the venue; their e-ticket is automatically activated. This ensures a smooth check-in process and prevents congestion. It is also multilingual, with the festival’s ticket sales website being displayed in both Japanese and English. Since it can be accessed directly from a smartphone’s standard browser, there is no need to install a dedicated app, providing an easy-to-use and comfortable purchasing and admission experience for inbound tourists, including those from overseas. Another feature is the powerful community function that allows attendees to share their impressions with each other. On the day of the festival, attendees can post their thoughts on the screenings and award-winning films in real time, and after the screenings, they can also view bonus footage and archives of the award-winning films online. Through this cutting-edge digital ticket technology, we hope to help create a new film festival experience that brings audiences and creators closer together. CoreGenic Inc. Representative: Tsutomu Kuroda https://coregenik.com • Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB) Overview The event will be held at Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), Tokyo’s global innovation hub. TiB is a next-generation innovation facility established with the aim of making Tokyo the world’s most startup-friendly city. Conveniently located in front of Yurakucho Station, just a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo Station and the Marunouchi area, TiB is a diverse gathering place for entrepreneurs, creators, researchers, students, technology companies, and more. TiB venue information https://tib.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/ • Contact: “AI Japan International Film Festival” Executive Committee (General Incorporated Association) General inquiries: marika@aifilm.jp Official Japanese website: https://aifilm.jp/?page_id=660&lang=ja