Cate Blanchett to Present Displacement Shorts at Tokyo Festival

WHO:

Deadline - Cate Blanchett will attend the Tokyo Film Festival.

Variety - Cate Blanchett co-founded the Displacement Film Fund.

WHAT:

Deadline - The Tokyo Film Festival will screen five short films supported by the Displacement Film Fund.

Variety - The five short films will receive their Japan premieres at the festival.

WHERE:

Deadline - The event will take place at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

WHEN:

Variety - The event is part of the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival.

WHY:

Variety - The Displacement Film Fund supports displaced filmmakers and those with a demonstrated history of telling authentic stories rooted in experiences.

HOW:

Deadline - The Displacement Film Fund is supported by Japanese brand Uniqlo, which is a founding partner.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:40 UTC)

Cate Blanchett will be attending the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films supported by the Displacement Film Fund will have their Japan premieres. This event is part of the 39th edition of the festival, which aims to highlight the work of displaced filmmakers and those who share authentic stories rooted in their experiences. The Displacement Film Fund, co-founded by Blanchett and supported by the Japanese brand Uniqlo, is dedicated to uplifting these important voices in cinema.