Major short film festival in Asia kicks off amid COVID19 pandemic
TOKYO - The Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia opened Wednesday in Tokyo with livestreaming amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
"While this year, we cannot welcome guests from around the world, I would like to connect with them online," said Bessho, who was also joined in the ceremony by Japanese celebrities including actresses Megumi Okina and Ayame Goriki. Organizers say the award recognizes films that promote diversity and inclusion, with such concepts being promoted by the ward of Shibuya in Tokyo.
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