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NDFF 2026 — Northern Dance Film Festival
2026 Sapporo
Northern Dance Film Festival
Northern Dance Film Festival
Film, Photography, Talk, Live
Connecting Sapporo to the world.
Opening the world to the future.
Intersecting Sapporo with the future.
Film Dance Photo Education Live
Festival Period
10.03 — 10.12
2026 · 10 DAYS · SAPPORO
Experimental Facility ZOKZOK
4F North City Odori Bldg, 7-18-1 Odorieashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Official Website →
@ndff_sapporo
CONTE III
OrganWorks / Shintaro Hirahara
NDFF 2026 — Dance Film Open Call
Film Me
Northern Dance Film Festival 2026
Dance Film Open Call Project
Submission: 6/17 — 8/1 Entry Fee: ¥1,000 Open to All Ages / Pro & Am Duration: 3—15 min

Film Me — It is a manifesto to “Capture Me,” and a question to “Feel Me.”

In an era where generative AI instantly creates video, music, and text, what we seek is exactly the opposite.
The body refined through training, the raw emotion of sharing space with others, the reality born only on that very spot —
NDFF is waiting for your original video work, imbued with your unique sensibility that no AI can replicate.

Open to professionals, students, and amateurs, both domestic and international. No age restriction.
You do not need to be bound by the conventional format of a dance film. If physical movement and video intersect, it is already “Film Me.”

Awards
Awards Setup
Film Me Prize — 1 Winner
Film Me Award
Prize Money: ¥10,000
Screening at the festival
Name credited in the official program
Guaranteed screening at the next NDFF
★ The winning work of the Film Me Award will also be screened at the next NDFF. Your creation becomes part of NDFF history.
Maurissen Prize — 1 Winner
Maurissen Award
Prize Money: ¥5,000
Screening at the festival
Name credited in the official program
Personal review/feedback from Michael Maurissens
A special award selected and reviewed directly by Germany-based choreographer/video artist Michael Maurissens.
NDFF Prize — 3 Winners
NDFF Award
Prize Money: ¥2,000 each
Screening at the festival
Name credited in the official program
Requirements
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility
Open to all ages, professionals, and amateurs alike.
Both individuals and groups are welcome.
Multiple submissions are accepted (entry fee applies per work).
Duration
Between 3 and 15 minutes
File Format
.mov format, or any file playable via QuickTime.
If shooting on an iPhone, “High Resolution” settings are highly recommended.
Minimum Full HD (1920×1080) or higher. Suitable for 100-inch projection.
Content
Video works themed around dance or physical expression.
Previously released works or submissions to other festivals are eligible.
Screening Rights
The right to screen the work at the venue during the festival period.
The right to screen a teaser online for promotional purposes.
*Screening fees for paid viewing options will be discussed separately.
Entry Fee
¥1,000 / Per Work
Bank transfer details will be provided upon receipt of your application.
Minors
Applicants aged 15 or under must attach a parental consent form (free format).
Jury
Jury & Evaluation
Judges
Shintaro Hirahara (Choreographer & NDFF Artistic Director)
NDFF Executive Committee
Michael Maurissens (Choreographer & Film Artist, Germany)
Criteria
Originality, artistic quality as a dance film, and the relationship between physical expression and videography.
Notification
Around September 10, 2026 (via email)
All applicants, including those not selected, will be notified.
How to Apply
Application Steps
01
Fill Out the Google Form
Please enter the required application details in the Google Form below and provide the download link for your video file.
Open Application Form
02
Transfer Your Video File
Generate a download URL using file transfer services such as WeTransfer or GigaFile, and paste it into the designated section of the form.
02b
Information Required in the Form
① Artist/Group NamePseudonyms/Stage names allowed
② Full NameLegal name (with phonetic spelling if applicable)
③ AgeOptional / Can be left blank
④ Base of OperationCountry / State or Prefecture
⑤ Short BiographyWithin 200 words (or Japanese equivalent)
⑥ Email AddressA valid address for official contact
⑦ Social MediaInstagram, X, etc.
⑧ For Applicants ≤ 15Attach a parental consent form
03
Pay the Entry Fee
After confirming your application, we will send you bank transfer instructions. Your submission will be finalized once payment is verified.
Schedule
Timeline
Open Date
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Deadline
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Results
Around September 10, 2026 (via email)
Festival
Saturday, October 3 — Monday, October 12, 2026 (Holiday)
Experimental Facility ZOKZOK (Sapporo)
Contact / Inquiries
conte3.sapporo@gmail.com
NDFF Executive Committee Secretariat (c/o CONTE III)