In the section Competition, They were selected 16 films including 1.829 titles, representing the largest number of entries in TIFF, coming from 109 countries and regions. Representing the two Japanese titles in this main competitive section, the director Junji SAKAMOTO of Another World, and Rikiya Imaizumi director and actress Yukino KISHII Just Only Love, were welcomed on stage and made observations.

But let's talk first of all the jury of the international competition with the director Brillante Ma Mendoza (Philippines), winner of the award for best director at the Cannes Film Festival, who shall be chairman of the jury, alongside Bryan BURK manufacturer (USA), the actress

Taraneh Alidoosti (Iran),the director-producer Stanley KWAN (Hong Kong ), and actress Kaho MINAMI (Japan).

Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa, which this year was honored with a retrospective section Animation Focus, He greeted the audience after the announcement of the retrospective. Appear to discussion sessions with special guests after its projections to TIFF.

during i 10 day festival, It will be screened around 200 movies and every day there will be unique film events in the festival venues, including theatrical performances, Q sessions&A and symposiums with famous guests from around the world.

The 31 ° TIFF runs from 25 October to 3 November 2018 a Roppongi Hills, all’EX Theatre Roppongi, a Hibiya Step Square e in altre sedi a Tokyo.

Mayu MATSUOKA, 31 ° Ambassador to TIFF commented: Last year at TIFF, I received Gemstone Award for young actors, so it's a real honor to be statascelta, solo 12 months later, as TIFF Ambassador. The movie I've played, Tremble All You Want, also he won the audience award at TIFF last year. I come da Tokyo, so I am particularly proud to represent the festival. TIFF is a very special place, where we can learn a lot about other cultures and spend time together at the headquarters in Roppongi, that really festive atmosphere. They appeared in Shoplifters Kore-eda Hirokazu, which this year won the Cannes Palme d'Or, and TIFF will show the film in Japan Now section. So I hope that all movie lovers, both Japanese and international, They will join us for new and classic movies.

Junji SAKAMOTO, director of Another World, films in competition, He said instead : I'm not good to travel, so I love this festival because I do not pack a suitcase. I complete 60 years in a few days. I never expected when I was younger that I was selected for this honor at the age of 60 years. I worked as a director for 30 years, so I am happy not only for myself but also for my cast and crew. I had in mind the three actors and actress when I wrote the original screenplay. They had never worked together before, so if I could use the metaphor of a ball game, with Mr. Inagaki, he was like a fastball that runs straight into my glove; with Mr. Hasegawa, it was like a football, and you did not know where he would go; with Mr. Shibukawa, He has proven himself very hard, but fell short; and Mrs. Ikewaki, it was like a bowling ball, using incredible power to hit all the pins.

Rikiya IMAIZUMI, director, Just Only Love, always in competition, he said: I am so grateful that my film was selected. The first time I came to TIFF, I was in the audience, Then I attended the Japanese section Cinema Splash, then the special screenings section, and now the competition. The competition is something different for me, since it includes international films. Although I did not win any awards, be Japanese Cinema Splash has allowed me to meet many members of the staff of the TIFF and other directors team. I think that meetings with other festival goers are really important. Even if a director can create a good movie, no meetings with festival, their work may not be widely seen.

Yukino KISHII, interpreter actress , only love,he adds: I was listening to Mr.. Yatabe and I feel so happy that a movie buff lover choose the line-up of the competition. I walked on the red carpet three times at TIFF, but it was always for the Japanese Cinema Splash section. The competition section is really exciting for me. The competition screens are also a bit 'larger screens where films show Japanese Cinema Splash. I think the story of Just Only Love is truly universal, so I hope that people around the world can appreciate.

Masaaki YUASA, director, The world Masaaki YUASA section animation Focus comments: I'm so honored that my work will be presented at a film festival as prestigious. I hope that many people have the opportunity to see films that have not yet seen. Keiichi Hara was presented here last year, and there was a rumor on the Internet that could be the next. however, When I was selected, I thought it was a mistake. I really want to show my work to a wider audience, so I am really grateful for this opportunity. I worked very hard on the flyer for the TIFF retrospective, I very much hope that many people will come. Maybe my previous films were more angular, but I think that my most recent work describes the deepest emotions that I want to share with the public. I was asked not to talk about it until the official announcement of 28 October, but I will also speak of my new film during TIFF.

On behalf of Takeo Hisamatsu, Festival director, 31 ° TIFF his comment was: Last year, my first director of the Festival, we introduced a new vision of the festival, expressing our commitment to be expansive and enlightening. This year, I would like to reinforce that policy with a truly diversified training. We added one Screening Gala, a highlight in the middle of the festival. We will back our Midnight Film Festival, with five screenings and a projection through the night it will be very fun. This year we will have A Tribute to Comedy, which will bring many different genres. A new initiative, in collaboration with various cultural organizations, è TIFF More, with events taking place throughout Tokyo. We will also have Cinema Athletic 31, dedicated to sports film ahead of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This year we added a new location, Hibiya Step Square, where we will have outdoor screening and other events. The major attractions of the film festivals are not only a chance to see film, but also to meet new friends. We have strengthened the opportunities for the public and filmmakers to interact with TIFF, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Invece Kenji ISHIZAKA, responsible for Asian Future and CROSSCUT ASIA added: Asian Future was created in 2013, so this is our sixth year. We focus on emerging film directors. This year we have eight films, five from East Asia, two from Southeast Asia and one from the Middle East. These films give voice to those who are most vulnerable, including oppressed people, gender minorities and abused. We have a diversity in terms of genre and theme and each is strongly recommended. CROSSCUT ASIA is in its fifth year, and this year's theme is music, represented by nine films from various Asian countries. There is a rich variety of music in our training, eg, a group of idol Japanese style in Bangkok, a group of female singers solar inspiration in Vietnam and work hard rock of the Philippines

Finally some reference to the TIFF closing film 31 che termina con Godzilla di Godzilla-Sized Roar. The 31st TIFF will end on 3 November with a giant event celebrating the birthday of Godzilla. GODZILLA: The Planet Eater verrà al Tokyo International Forum, not only as the Closing Film of TIFF, but as the fulcrum of the Godzilla Fest 2018, a festival dedicated to the most famous Japanese monster, which takes place just down the square in Hibiya.

Here are the films in competition among them The Hope habit of Edoardo De Angelis which we hope to receive the support of the International Jury