About the film festival
The Chicago Japan Film Collective is the only Japanese film festival in the Midwest. This annual festival aims to bring outstanding Japanese films—focusing on independent, women-led, LGBTQ, and minority filmmakers—to audiences in the U.S. With a diverse selection of feature-length fiction, documentary, and animated works, the festival seeks to connect audiences from two countries, fostering mutual understanding and respect through cinema. By showcasing these films each year, we hope to expand the reach of independent filmmaking and introduce new Japanese talent to international audiences, exploring opportunities for global distribution in an industry where such opportunities are often limited for indie creators.
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2026 Announced Dates
June 19–28, 2028
2024 Virtual Screening Collaboration on SAKKA
SAKKA was proud to a part of CJFC’s 2024 edition. We hosted their virtual screening, which can be seen HERE