TOKYO FILMeX

TOKYO FILMeX 2006 Awards The Jury of the TOKYO FILMeX 2006 Competition, composed of KIM Dong-ho (South Korea/Chairperson), Chris FUJIWARA (USA), OH Jung-wan (South Korea), OSHIMA Tomoyo (Japan) and SUWA Nobuhiro (Japan), awards the following prizes:

*The Grand Prize goes to:

"To Get To Heaven First You Have To Die"

Directed by Djamshed USMONOV

(Tajikistan / 2006)

for the cinematic intelligence the filmmaker demonstrates in creating a fluid and dynamic relationship among characters, environment, and narrative. We also appreciate the sincerity with which he expresses his point of view toward humanity.

The winning film’s director will receive 1,000,000 yen.

*The Special Jury Prize "Kodak VISION Award" goes to:

"The Other Half"

Directed by YING Liang

(China / 2006 )

for its exceptional strictness of form and composition, the subtlety of its storytelling, and the freshness with which the director expresses his point of view toward society and communication. We are looking forward to seeing his future work.

The winning film’s director will receive 200,000 yen and Kodak Motion Picture Color Negative Film to the value of 1,000,000 yen. The prize was made possible with the support of Kodak Japan Ltd.

(audience award) goes to:

"Offside"Directed by Jafar PANAHI　

(Iran / 2006)

The winning film’s director will receive 500,000 yen. The award-winning film was chosen from the TOKYO FILMeX Competition and the Special Screenings section after the vote of the audience.