TOKYO-Produced Short Film The Distance Wins
Runner-Up at the 18th Shimokitazawa Film Festival 2026.10.21

The Distance, a short film produced by TOKYO producers Maiko Shimada and Go Tanabe, has won the second grand prix at the 18th Shimokitazawa Film Festival.

A collaboration between TOKYO, Taiyo Kikaku and web media platform NORMEL TIMES, the film was selected as one of nine finalists from a record 468 submissions. Congratulations to everyone involved!

 

The award-winning film The Distance is now streaming on U-NEXT until Thursday, 31 December 2026. Don’t miss the chance to watch it!

 

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Streaming period: 13 October – 31 December 2026

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