The Japanese Culture Club of Arizona presents “Japanese Film Festival Arizona” at the Phoenix Art Museum at Whiteman Theater, 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, on Saturday, October 19, from 10:30 am to 8:30 pm. Quick trailers

From timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, this festival celebrates Japanese filmmakers' rich storytelling and visual artistry.

Film Festival Schedule on October 19
Phoenix Art Museum

10:30 AM: Door Opening Whiteman Theater

10:30 AM: Bentenya Performing

10:45 AM: Opening Remarks

11:00 AM: Shu Ha Ri (Short film)

11:13 AM: The Floating World (Short film)

11:28 AM: Third Wheel (Short film)

11:35 AM: Mrs. Noisy

1:25 - 2:00 PM: Lunch - Museum Docent available

2:10 PM: Fortune Favore Lady Nikuko

3:45 PM: Parent’s Day (Short film)

4:15 PM: Tuna Girl

5:50 PM: Perfect World, PG 13 (Short film)

* Follow by Talk and Q&A

6:30 PM: Rules of Living

8:30 PM: Closing

Under 14 are required to accompany with parent or legal guardian.

Festival tickets are available at the Eventbright. Passes for all screenings are $25, single screenings are $10. Both include admission to museum galleries. All sales are final. All short films are equal to 1 single film fee.

No refunds or exchanges. For more assistance, call 480-768-7570 or contact Harumi at harumi.maejima@gmail.com

The Open Reception will be held at Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, located at 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259. The event will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. It will feature selected films and talks, as well as refreshments.