Japan Film Festival Los Angeles 2024

September 1st through the 15th was the Japan Film Festival Los Angeles.

This film festival introduces movies that involve Japan, like Japanese movies as well as movies that were directed by Japanese and Japanese American directors, and foreign movies that Japanese actors were in.
This year, 37 feature and short films selected by the public were screened online and in theaters during the festival.

Short films were shown at JAPAN HOUSE on September 15th, along with the closing and award ceremony.

Producers, directors, casts, and staff from Japan also attended the event. Other related individuals also participated via Zoom from Japan as well.

Consul General Kenko Sone and President of JAPAN HOUSE, Yuko Kaifu received the Best Support Award as a surprise. Followed by 16 awards being announced and recipients stated their joy.