Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Name

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Legal name

Pacific Voice Inc.

Website

https://shortshorts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Festival & Media Events

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Content Exhibition (Live Broadcasts, Concert Films, Sports, Opera) (MPADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live-Action International/Co-Production & Service Production (MPADABAG), Anime & Niche Genre Streaming Platforms (Horror/Faith/Indie/etc.) (MPACAAAH)

Keywords

• Short film festival
• Branded video production
• Creator funding programs
• Film streaming platform
• Filmmaker support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shibuya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Streaming Partnership Revenue: Partnership with The Walt Disney Company Japan to bring 20 curated short films to Disney+ starting July 31, 2026, generating revenue through licensing content to major streaming platform
2. Festival Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors including Kodansha, CyberAgent, Sony support festival operations through branded film contests and cinema creator labs
3. Branded Content Projects: BRANDED SHORTS project creates branded movies for companies and organizations seeking branding purposes, with annual BRANDED SHORTS OF THE YEAR awards
4. Creator Platform Services: LIFE LOG BOX platform for film submissions, Book Shorts literary competition, and DCP Award blockchain-based community participation
5. Festival Operations: 28th edition held May 25-June 10, 2026 in Tokyo and online with free screenings and premium events generating revenue through sponsorships and partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SSFF & ASIA operates an annual Academy Awards-accredited international short film festival in Tokyo, complemented by year-round online streaming, a creator submission platform (LIFE LOG BOX), branded short-film production services for corporations (BRANDED SHORTS), literary-to-film adaptation programs (BOOK SHORTS), filmmaker grant programs (Kodansha Cinema Creators' Lab), and blockchain-based community voting awards (DCP Award). The ecosystem connects independent filmmakers, corporate brands, and audiences across 100+ countries.

Product overview

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) operates as a comprehensive short film brand centered around its Academy Awards® accredited international film festival, one of Asia's largest. The organization delivers a multi-platform portfolio including the annual festival (SSFF & ASIA), online streaming via Brillia SHORTSHORTS THEATER ONLINE and Disney+ partnerships, creator support platforms like LIFE LOG BOX for submissions and Kodansha Cinema Creators' Lab for funding, branded content initiatives through BRANDED SHORTS and KODANSHA BRANDED FILM CONTEST, literary adaptations via BOOK SHORTS, and regional promotion projects with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The ecosystem also includes blockchain-based innovation (DCP Award), Japan Cultural Expo programming, and event-based initiatives across physical venues, in-flight entertainment (Starflyer), and street cinema (SHIBUYA STREET CINEMA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brillia ShortShorts Theater Online: Online streaming platform for short films from around the world
• BRANDED SHORTS
• BOOK SHORTS
• KODANSHA BRANDED FILM CONTEST
• Kodansha Cinema Creators' Lab
• Tokyo × SHORTSHORTS Project
• Generative Tokyo Project
• Cinematic Tokyo Competition
• Global Spotlight Award
• CyberAgent Vertical Award

Products and services

• Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) Annual Academy Awards-accredited international short film festival held in Tokyo with in-person screenings at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA and MoN Takanawa, and online screenings. Open to independent filmmakers worldwide via paid submissions.
• Brillia SHORTSHORTS THEATER ONLINE Year-round online streaming platform offering free short films from around the world, updated twice weekly, positioned as a lifestyle web magazine of curated cinema.
• LIFE LOG BOX Creator platform used for film festival submissions, short story open calls (including the Bocchan Literature Award), digital certificate issuance, and DCP Award community participation.
• BRANDED SHORTS Service that connects companies with branding needs to short film producers to create branded movie content, including annual 'BRANDED SHORTS OF THE YEAR' awards.
• BOOK SHORTS

Quantifiable outcome

• Festival winners gain official Academy Awards eligibility for Oscar nominations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Walt Disney Company JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Streaming partnership to bring 20 curated short films to Disney+ starting July 31, 2026. Major distribution milestone for festival content, providing global streaming access through one of world's largest entertainment platforms.
• JAEBC (Japan-Africa Business Council)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Strategic partnership to bridge Japan-Africa entertainment sectors, with special Focus on Africa program featured at SSFF & ASIA 2026.
• CyberAgent, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025CyberAgent Vertical Award - global call for entries recognizing innovative vertical-format short films with emphasis on storytelling and cinematic quality for SSFF & ASIA 2026.
• KodanshacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKodansha Cinema Creators Lab - ¥10 million grant program that has helped indie filmmakers secure selections at over 60 international film festivals. Kodansha President highlighted success at 2026 ceremony.
• Tokyo Metropolitan GovernmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTokyo×SHORTSHORTS Project since 2016 - promoting Tokyo's charms domestically and internationally through short films. Includes Cinematic Tokyo competition, Generative Tokyo Project, and Sustainable Recovery Project.
• Japan Arts Council / Agency for Cultural AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY 2022 Japan Cultural Expo Project - promoting Japanese culture through short films, discovering stories from regions across Japan and distributing internationally.
• World AI Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WORLD AI FILM FESTIVAL for 2026 festival exploring AI-generated cinema and vertical filmmaking as artistic media.
• Visual Voice Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operations partner for blockchain DCP Award (DAO) and digital certificate programs. Co-developed proof-of-concept for digital certificates on LIFE LOG BOX platform with NTT Digital.
• LIFE LOG BOXcoreTechnology or IntegrationCreator platform for film submissions, Book Shorts literary competition, and blockchain-based DCP Award community participation and reward distribution.
• Pacific Voice Inc.coreOthersParent operating company - Organization Name: Pacific Voice Inc. / Cultural Event Operation Division. Established 1999, operates SSFF & ASIA and related projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sundance Film Festival: Most prestigious US independent film festival featuring a dedicated Shorts Program with global submission base. While broader in scope, the Shorts Program operates with similar submission economics, filmmaker development focus, and brand-led programming that SSFF models in Asia.
• Tribeca Festival: Major New York festival with significant Shorts Program and brand-driven corporate partnerships (similar to SSFF's BRANDED SHORTS model). Comparable in combining competitive film programming with branded content initiatives and immersive industry events.
• Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival: World's largest short film festival held annually in France since 1979. Closest direct peer: same short-film-exclusive focus, competitive submission and awards model, year-round programming, and Academy Awards accreditation pathway. SSFF & ASIA is positioned as the Asian counterpart in the global short film festival circuit.
• Raindance Film Festival: UK-based independent film festival with significant short film programming, industry education focus, and filmmaker development programs. Comparable in positioning as a discovery platform for emerging international filmmakers and operating similar year-round ecosystem.
• Aspen Shortsfest: Academy Awards-accredited short film festival in the US with international submission base and industry programming. Comparable competitive categories, filmmaker development programs, and Oscar-qualifying prize structure. Another Western benchmark for SSFF's positioning.
• Palm Springs ShortFest: North America's largest short film festival, Academy Awards accredited. Operates a similar model of competitive selection, industry conferences, and year-round short film programming. Comparable in mission to elevate short films as legitimate cinematic art and serve as Oscar-qualifying platform.
• Toronto International Film Festival (Short Cuts): Major North American festival with dedicated Short Cuts program, Academy-recognized awards, and strong industry programming. Operates comparable submission, selection, and screening infrastructure for short-form content.
• Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale Shorts): One of Europe's 'Big Three' festivals with a dedicated Berlinale Shorts section awarding the Golden Bear for Best Short Film. Comparable Academy-recognized status, international filmmaker appeal, and integration with broader industry programming.

Regional players

• Tokyo International Film Festival: Japan's flagship international film festival, also based in Tokyo with some short film programming. Competes for local sponsors (Tokyo Metro, corporate Japan), filmmakers, and media attention; SSFF's Academy accreditation provides distinct differentiation.
• Busan International Film Festival: Asia's most prominent film festival featuring short film programming alongside its main competition. A broader feature-focused festival but operates as a key regional competitor for filmmaker attention, sponsorships, and Asian market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHWCQ7YZJz3sp3hYS4r3kbw
• Facebookfacebook.com/shortshortsfilmfestivalasia
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssff.official
• TikToktiktok.com/@ssff.official?lang=ja-JP

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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