On November 9, 2024, industry leaders from all over the globe gathered in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, to discuss the evolution and future of film festivals. Hosted by the Academy Award®-accredited Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, in collaboration with the Japan Cultural Expo, the international conference titled “Film Festival Leaders from Around the World Gather for a Conference on Film Festivals of the Future” explored the relationship between cinema, technology, and tourism.
The conference featured five expert panelists–festival directors from Indonesia, Brazil, New Zealand, Finland, and Japan–who discussed the important role film festivals play in today’s culture, technological innovation, as well as the promotion of global tourism.
