THE JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 DATES

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) returns for its 23rd year from 16 October to 1 December, with a massive national tour in Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, plus a FREE program in Adelaide.

In 2018, more than 30,000 moviegoers attended JFF screenings nationally, enjoying a variety of cinematic delights, from the hottest newly-released feature titles alongside cult, anime, drama, documentaries and much more.

The 2019 Festival program will feature a carefully curated selection of films in each city, special international guests, and school screenings, plus a free 35mm Classics film program in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra – to be announced soon.

2019 Japanese Film Festival screening dates:

CANBERRA: 16 - 20 October at Dendy, Canberra Centre
Early bird tickets available from September 19

BRISBANE: 23 - 27 October at Event Cinemas Brisbane City Myer Centre
Early bird tickets available from September 26

PERTH: 30 October - 3 November at Event Cinemas Innaloo
Early bird tickets available from September 26

ADELAIDE: 8 - 10 November at GU Film House Adelaide
Bookings available 1 hour prior to screenings from JFF info desk at venue

SYDNEY: 14 - 24 November at Event Cinemas George Street
Early bird tickets available from September 26

MELBOURNE: 21 November - 1 December at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) Treasury Theatre & The Capitol
Early bird tickets available from October 10

Tickets will be available at www.japanesefilmfestival.net or at venue box offices.