Awards
International Competition
The International Competition is open to feature films over 60 minutes in length, which were shot and edited digitally by directors with fewer than 3 feature film credits to their name. This year, we received 658 entries from 92 countries and regions. Among them a total of the very best 10 films in various genres, drama, comedy, documentary, and animation, will have their Japan premiere. Their style and unique points of views reflect the modern society of our time. After the final round of judging by four international jury members, awards are given to the winners including the Grand Prize. In addition, the SKIP CITY AWARD will be given to one Japanese film in the International Competition or the Japanese Film Competition categories, providing access to SKIP CITY facilities for a limited time.
International Competition Awards Details
| Grand Prize |
Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Cash prize of 1,000,000 yen is given by Sony PCL. |
| Best Director |
Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Cash prize of 500,000 yen is given by the Citizens' Circle to Support SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL. |
| Special Jury Prize |
Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Cash prize of 300,000 yen is given by the Citizens' Circle to Support SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL. |
| SKIP CITY AWARD |
*Given to a Japanese filmmaker, whose next feature project is highly anticipated. Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. The SKIP CITY AWARD grants the recipient free access to the audio and video facilities at Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza for a limited time. |
| Audience Award |
Determined by the votes received during the festival． Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Gift produced in Saitama Prefecture is given by Saitama Keizai Doyukai |
Japanese Film Competition
The Japan Film Feature Competition accepts entries completed in 2018 and 2019 over 60 minutes in length. The Japan Film Short Competition accepts entries over 15 minutes and less than 60 minutes in length. This year, we received 67 features and 203 shorts, with 5 features and 9 shorts being nominated. It’s a selection of ambitious films by emerging filmmakers that broadens the possibilities of Japanese cinema. After the final round of judging by three jury members who are cinema experts, the Best Picture and the Audience Award are given to winners in both the Feature and Short categories. In addition, the SKIP CITY AWARD will be given to one Japanese film in the International Competition or the Japanese Film Competition.
Japanese Film Competition Awards Details
| Best Picture (Japanese Feature category) |
Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Cash prize of 300,000 yen is given by the Citizens' Circle to Support SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL. |
| Best Picture (Japanese Short category) |
Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Cash prize of 200,000 yen is given by the Saitama Foundation for Culture and Industry. |
| SKIP CITY AWARD |
*Given to a Japanese filmmaker, whose next feature project is highly anticipated. Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. The SKIP CITY AWARD grants the recipient free access to the audio and video facilities at Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza for a limited time. |
| Audience Award (in Feature and Short categories) |
Determined by the votes received during the festival. Certificate and trophy are given by the festival organizers. Gift produced in Saitama Prefecture is given by Saitama Keizai Doyukai |
