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Welcome to​ Kyoto – Cinematica

Embracing the digital age, Kyoto – Cinematica offers a fully immersive online platform where global audiences can experience the festival from the comfort of their own homes. The festival features a diverse lineup of films, including feature films, documentaries, animation, and experimental works, all carefully curated to reflect Japan’s unique artistic and cultural identity.
Kyoto – Cinematica also highlights emerging filmmakers, providing a stage for bold new voices in Japanese cinema. In addition to screenings, the festival includes live Q&A sessions with directors, panel discussions on the future of film, virtual reality experiences, and masterclasses on traditional Japanese filmmaking techniques.
With a mission to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, Kyoto – Cinematica invites film enthusiasts worldwide to explore Japan’s cinematic world, while fostering cross-cultural dialogue and creative collaboration in the realm of film and storytelling.

“In a mad world, only the mad are sane.”

Akira Kurosawa

Kyoto – Cinematica

backs up emerging voices from all around.