More than 150 films will be screened at the festival, organised by the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, which is being held in neighbouring Yokohama, said spokesman Yuko Mori. They will compete to grab the prize of 500,000 yen (£2,200).

The longest entry lasts 45 minutes and the briefest less than 60 seconds. The competition entries come from film-makers in 18 countries, mostly in Asia, and cover a wide range of topics, Miss Mori added.

The festival includes workshops for young children by professional movie-makers and there is a wide difference in the quality of the entries.

Source: Telegraph via gadgetell

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