Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026: Seeking 100 Listener Jurors for J-WAVE SOUND OF CINEMA Award <Deadline: April 9th>

The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), Asia's largest international short film festival accredited by the U.S. Academy Awards, is seeking 100 listener jurors from radio station J-WAVE to select the recipients of the "J-WAVE SOUND OF CINEMA Award," which is presented to short film works where "sound" such as music, singing, voice, sound effects, and musical instruments play a unique and effective role.

URL: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/topics/2604_ssff.htm

This project allows J-WAVE listeners to evaluate the potential of "sound" in short films and decide the award-winning works from those submitted to SSFF & ASIA 2026, focusing on films where "sound" elements like music, singing, voice, sound effects, and musical instruments play a unique and effective role. Ten out of the selected listener jurors will be randomly chosen to receive an invitation to the SSFF & ASIA 2026 Opening Ceremony, held on May 25th (Monday) at the newly opened TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, where they will enjoy the stage where this award is announced.

＜J-WAVE Listener Juror Recruitment Overview＞

We are looking for radio listeners who love short films, are interested in the sound of movies, or aspire to be a juror at an international film festival!

■Application URL: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/topics/2604_ssff.htm

■Number of Jurors: 100

■Judging Method: Candidates will watch selected works online and conduct their evaluations.

■Deadline: April 9, 2026 (Thursday)

■Inquiries: J-WAVE https://www.j-wave.co.jp/topics/2004_contact_form.htm