Winners Announced for Japan's International Auto Film Festa powered by DUNLOP 2026

International Auto Film Festa powered by DUNLOP (IAFF, Representative: Yoshiyuki Shimizu) has determined the award-winning works for 2026. Out of the finest automotive films gathered from around the world, six awards were presented, including the highest honor, the 'IAFF2026 Grand Prix.'

Director Rinichi Ogawa's work, '[MAZDA Documentary] 25 Years with RX-7, Final 3 Days - What the car left for us,' won both the Grand Prix and the special 'TEAM UKYO Award' simultaneously. This is a historic achievement, marking the first time in IAFF history that a single work has won two awards.

Currently, all 19 nominated works, including the winners, are available for viewing on the official website: https://autofilmfesta.net/

IAFF2026 Award Winners List - IAFF2026 Grand Prix: '[MAZDA Documentary] 25 Years with RX-7, Final 3 Days' by Rinichi Ogawa (LUCK Co., Ltd.) / Japan - DUNLOP TYRE Award: 'A Day in Rothenburg, Germany in 1:87 Scale' by Kenji Yokokawa / Japan - TEAM UKYO Award: '[MAZDA Documentary] 25 Years with RX-7, Final 3 Days' by Rinichi Ogawa / Japan - Best Cars Of The Year Award: 'DRIVEN | Maserati 300S: Masterpiece In Motion' by Sam Hancock / UK - Auto Bild Japan Award: 'A Drive through time' by Lukas Grevis / Luxembourg - PRONEWS Award: 'MANNEQUIN' by George ve Ganaeaard, Horia Cucuta / Romania

Comment from IAFF Representative Yoshiyuki Shimizu 'I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the 519 wonderful entries from 73 countries this year. Each of the winning works reaffirmed that cars are not just a means of transport but are deeply involved in people's emotions, culture, and lives. In particular, Director Ogawa's work, which achieved the first double win, possessed a strong power that resonated with many people regardless of nationality.'

Special Screening Announced Mazda Motor Corporation will host a special screening of all finalist works at MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA as follows: Venue: MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA (2F, 5-6-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Period: May 12 (Tue) – May 17 (Sun), 10:00 – 18:30 Access: 1 min walk from Omotesando Station B1 Exit / 15 min walk from Shibuya Station B4 Exit No reservation or entry fee required. All are welcome to attend.

About IAFF IAFF is an international film festival from Japan that curates automotive-related videos globally, aiming to merge car culture with film culture. It works to discover new creators and establish the genre of automotive film. Official Site: https://autofilmfesta.net/