LA EigaFest
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| Location | Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Hosted by | Japan Film Society |
| Festival date | September |
| Language | Japanese/English |
| Website | http://www.laeigafest.com/ |
LA EigaFest, is an annual film festival held in Los Angeles, California hosted by the Japan Film Society. It showcases the latest Japanese films to the American audience. The festival also hosts a Shorts Competition (the Golden Zipangu Awards) [1] and a Business Panel[2] every year. "Eiga" is the Japanese term for "Film."
The festival was founded by festival director Hayato Mitsuishi[3] who is also the Co-Founder and President of the Japan Film Society.
LA EigaFest was first held at the Chinese Theatre in 2011.[4][5] It was then held at the Egyptian Theatre in 2012,[6][7] 2013,[8] and 2014 [9] and L.A. LIVE - Regal Cinemas in 2015.[10]