New York Japan CineFest 2024 - Day 2 -

New York Japan CineFest 2024 - Day 2 -

Welcome to Day 2 of the New York Japan CineFest 2024! Join us at the THESPIS Theater for another day filled with amazing Japanese films. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese cinema and experience the creativity and talent of independent filmmakers. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover unique stories and perspectives about Japan and Japanese culture. This event is hosted by Hellenic Cultural Center NYC and Mar Creation, Inc.

Resettlement: Chicago Story

Dir. Reina Higashitani | 2022 | 16:50 | Historical drama | USA

An educational program (film + interactive site) to learn about the government's resettlement of incarcerated people of Japanese ancestry after WWII.

Okinawa Americana

Dir. Ko Hama | 2024 | 21:19 | Documentary | Japan

Interview of American Country Rock and Okinawa folk duo, Okinawa Americana.

UME Or (The Will To Fly Blind)

Dir. Sam Kumiko Sheridan | 2024 | 14:38 | Drama | USA

American College student, Ume and his Japanese father’s journey to finding each other.

Me and Her

Dir. Romi Hasegawa | 2023 | 22:00 | Drama, Narrative, LGBTQ+ | Japan

I love her, no matter what happens.” Harper has received an acceptance letter from her dream university. She goes to see her girlfriend Nana to tell her the news, but...

The New World

Dir. Tomomi Muraguchi | 2023 | 7:44 | Drama | Japan

On a sunny June day, Kaname summons old friends to the wilderness with a purpose, but only Fuku arrives.

In association with Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA)

Future! Future!

Dir. Kairi Manabe, Yoshihiko Yamamoto | 2023 | 25:00 | Drama, SciFi | Japan

Makoto is a high school girl who has been a science fiction enthusiast. One day, she meets Shinichi, a young man from the future.

In association with Jimbocho Movie Festival (JMF)

Wandering Memories

Dir. Yuta Noguchi | 2023 | 25:00 | Drama | Japan

Shiori Sato has been searching for her son Taka, who mysteriously disappeared three years prior...

In association with Jimbocho Movie Festival (JMF)

Resettlement: Chicago Story

Okinawa Americana

UME Or (The Will To Fly Blind)

Me and Her

The New World

Future! Future!

Wandering Memories

Host or Publisher Mar Creation