Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) is honoring the 20th anniversary of its sibling event, the Sapporo International Short Film Festival (SIFF), with a special program of international short films. The celebration, which runs from October 10-13 in Sapporo, Japan, highlights a long-standing collaboration that has been vital to promoting short film culture in Japan and beyond.Let's dive in. A Partnership Forged in FilmThe relationship between the two festivals is a story of inspiration and collaboration. SSFF & ASIA's representative, Tetsuya Bessho, launched Japan's first-ever short film festival in 1999. Inspired by this, Sapporo-based producer Toshiya Kubo approached Bessho, leading to the first short film festival in Sapporo in 2000. This initiative eventually grew and was officially established in 2006 as the Sapporo International Short Film Festival, founded by Kubo.For the past 20 years, the two organizations have worked together as “sibling film festivals,” jointly contributing to the growth and promotion of short films. D.I.Y: 2007 | Experimental | 05:45 | Directed by Royston Tan |Credit: Singapore SSF2007 Best Contemporary ShortThe Anniversary ProgramTo mark the occasion, SSFF & ASIA is showcasing a special program of seven acclaimed international short films and inviting the filmmakers with the support of Japan Cultural Expo. Each film was previously awarded, nominated, or screened at the festivals, representing the global talent that has defined their shared 20-year history. The lineup includes:D.I.Y: (2007, Singapore) - An experimental short from director Royston Tan.Safe (2013, South Korea) - A drama from director Byoung-gon Moon that...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 7 October