What to know

• Tokyo International Film Festival (October 26-November 4) is launching three new initiatives this year, including two new awards in its Nippon Cinema Now section and a brand new Kashiko Kawakita Award to honor women in cinema. The festival is also bringing bac...S1
• The Tokyo International Film Festival will introduce two new competitive awards, a Southeast Asia-focused section and a prize honoring women in cinema. The Nippon Cinema Now section will award a Best Film prize and a Special Jury Prize this year, with a jury c...S2