VIDEO MATSURI
STUDENT SHORT FILM CONTEST
Video Matsuri 2025
The Japan Foundation, Sydney is proud to present the 17th Video Matsuri Student Short Film Contest!
Video Matsuri is an online short film festival for students in primary, secondary and tertiary education in Australia and New Zealand.
An open Shorts Division (YouTube Shorts videos up to 60 seconds) was introduced from 2024 in addition to the 3-minute divisions.
Whether you’re a budding social media star wanting to show off your cosplay prowess or the dux of your Japanese language class, itching to show off your Japanese skills, grab your camera, get creative and get recording!
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