Frequently Asked Questions（FAQ)

Q： Are animation, film, and documentary work eligible for this submission?

A：Any film work that the filmmaker considers to be a contemporary work of art is eligible for submission.

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Q： Do all films need to be subtitled?

A：In order to ensure a thorough understanding of the content of the work, please include Japanese subtitles if the work includes audio in a language other than Japanese.

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Q：Is it possible to use a video ratio (aspect ratio) of 4:3?

A：Yes, 4:3 is acceptable, but if your film wins an award or is selected for an award, it will be presented in a 16:9 ratio.

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Q：Can I submit a work that has already been entered in other contests (results undecided) for this entry?

A： It is acceptable as long as it has not won an award as of July 31, 2024.

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Q： In the submission form, there is a column titled "About the work (about 200 words)". Do I need to fill out that column? Will it affect the judging process?

A：The "About the work" section is not required, but it may affect the judging process as it will be used as supplementary material for the judging.

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Q：Can I submit from outside Japan?

A：We are accepting submissions from a wide range of regions, so we accept submissions from overseas as well.

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Q： When applying by mail, it says to apply by USB memory or SD card, but is it possible to apply by email? Also, will the USB memory or SD card be returned?

A：We do not accept submissions by e-mail. USB flush drives or SD cards will not be returned.

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Q：Can I correct or return my work after it has been submitted?

A： We do not accept corrections or returns of the work after it has been submitted.

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Q：Is it possible for a teacher or other faculty member to coordinate the submission for a class or a seminar?

A： Yes, it is possible. In this case, please make sure that we do not mix up the submission form and the work data.