The is an annual awards ceremony held in
Yokohama
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of T ...
, Japan. Ten films are chosen as the best of the year and various awards are given to personnel. The first festival, held on February 3, 1980, was a small affair by fans and film critics. In 1994, France announced plans to help sponsor the festival with grants from the National Cinema Center.
Ceremonies
Categories
*Best Film
*Best Actor
*Best Actress
*Best Supporting Actor
*Best Supporting Actress
*Best Director
*Best New Director
*Best Screenplay
*Best Cinematographer
*Best Newcomer
*Special Jury Prize
*Best New Actor
*Best New Actress
References
External links
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Yokohama Film Festival - Overviewon
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Awards established in 1980
Film festivals in Japan
Japanese awards
Lists of films by award
1980 establishments in Japan
Tourist attractions in Yokohama
Festivals in Kanagawa Prefecture