Interview with Director YAMASHITA Nobuhiro

Director YAMASHITA Nobuhiro was a special guest at CAMERA JAPAN 2024, presenting five movies at the festival: Ghost Cat Anzu, Confession, Swimming in a Sand Pool, Let’s Go Karaoke! and the opening film One Second Ahead, One Second Behind. Programmer Theodoor Steen talked to him hours before the festival opening. “I like a challenge”. ——You […]

The 2024 CAMERA JAPAN Award

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Audience Award. It was a close race, but after counting all the votes in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Let’s Go Karaoke remains at the top of the ratings. The five audience favourites are [drum roll]: Let’s Go Karaoke! The Making of a Japanese Stay Mum One […]

Rotterdam Votes for the 2024 Audience Award

After four days packed with film screenings in Rotterdam, Let’s Go Karaoke tops the Audience Award rankings. From director YAMASHITA Nobuhiro, this highly entertaining musical comedy features lots of karaoke scenes, mostly a little out-of-tune, but the film certainly struck a chord with audiences in Rotterdam. The top ten titles so far are: Let’s Go […]

Introducing Edo, our new Head of Marketing and PR

CAMERA JAPAN is pleased to welcome Edo Anceaux, our new Head of Marketing and PR. Edo brings a wealth of experience from his work in the cultural and entertainment sector. He will work closely with Alex Oost, the Festival Director, and Lisa Klompe, the Managing Director, to help us grow and promote the festival. Alex: […]

Introducing Lisa, our new Managing Director

CAMERA JAPAN is pleased to welcome Lisa Klompe, our new Managing Director. Lisa will work closely with Alex Oost, the Festival Director, to make CAMERA JAPAN even better! Lisa has worked in the cultural sector for about 13 years. After studying Arts, Culture and Media and Communication in Groningen, she started out in marketing at […]

The 2023 CAMERA JAPAN Award goes to…

The 2023 edition of CAMERA JAPAN wrapped up Sunday. Thank you for your support! 皆様、どうも有難うございました! Today we are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Audience Award. After counting all the votes in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, A Mother’s Touch remains at the top of the ratings. Congratulations to director MATSUMOTO Junpei. A Mother’s Touch […]

The 2022 Aftermovie

Miss the fun at CAMERA JAPAN? Watch our aftermovie and relive the memories. 💖💖💖 Filmed and edited by Celine van Benten

The 2022 CAMERA JAPAN Award

The 2022 edition of CAMERA JAPAN wrapped yesterday. Thank you for your support! 皆様、どうも有難うございます。 Today we are pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 Audience Award. After counting all the votes in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Tokyo Kurds remains at the top of the ratings. Congratulations to director HYUGA Fumiari. Tokyo Kurds explores the issues […]

Feel the festival vibe!

We’re trilled to present the animated leader for CAMERA JAPAN 2022 created by Erik VOS. Inspired by a neighbourhood festival in Osaka where the artist’s mother grew up, the leader definitely catches the festival vibe that inspires CAMERA JAPAN. Erik VOS is an artist and animator who uses both painted and computer-manipulated images. Regular CAMERA […]

Call for Volunteers

CAMERA JAPAN is looking for enthusiastic people to help us before, during and after the 2022 festival. Can you fill any of the positions listed below for a minimum of three shifts? If yes, please fill in this short form with your contact details, preferred position, and availability. Arigato! • Poster distribution: Hang posters at […]