BRANDED SHORTS returns with a fresh new look as "Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS"

DATE 2026.9.28-29 VENUE Akasaka Intercity Conference ONLINE VENUE 9.28-11.30 Online Venue

days hours min sec left.

Opening on Sep. 28, 29 2026


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Ticket Information

Early Bird Discount: 10% Off All Tickets Through Monday, September 14
9.28 mon 14:00-19:00
¥3,000¥2,700
Business card exchange is included.
9.29 tue 10:30-19:30
¥4,000¥3,600
You do not have the right to attend the party.
9.29 tue 10:30-19:30
¥6,000¥5,400
You can attend the party.
9.28 mon 14:00-19:00 9.29 tue 10:30-19:30
¥8,000¥7,200
2-Day Pass Includes Party Access+Online Ticket
ONLINE
¥3,000¥2,700
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Jury

Chief Jury: Keiichi Higuchi
Creative Director / Strategist
Chihiro Amano
Film Director
Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki
Chief Development Director of Black Cat White Cat Music
Hiroaki Miyata
Professor, Keio University School of Medicine
Keisuke Yoshikane
Hakuhodo Creative Director / Commercial Planner

Event Overview

DATE 2026.9.28-29
VENUE Akasaka Intercity Conference
3F-4F, 1-8-1 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-0052
ACCESS Tokyo Metro Ginza Line,Namboku Line Tameikesanno Station Exit 14
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line,Chiyoda Line Kokkaigijidomae Station Exit 14
*The event and film details may change.
*Talk in Japanese only.

BRANDED Movies

A selection of nominated works from this year’s submissions will be screened in a special showcase. The lineup will feature works from the National and International categories, as well as the HR category, which focuses on talent recruitment, and the Culinary selection, featuring works centered around the theme of food. Works selected for the Tourism Video Awards, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, will also be screened.

The screenings will take place over two days, September 28 and 29, at The Amphitheater at Akasaka Intercity Conference Center. Following the screenings, the filmmakers and creators will be invited to join a Q&A session to discuss their works.

Program A 9/28 mon 14:00-15:00

Program B 9/28 mon 15:15-16:15

Program C 9/28 mon 16:30-17:30

Program D 9/29 tue 10:30-11:30

Program E 9/29 tue 11:45-12:45

Program F 9/29 tue 13:00-14:00

Program G 9/29 tue 14:15-15:15


Participants

Sponsors

Visual EXPO Sponsors

KODANSHA Ltd.

Founded in 1909, and based in Tokyo ever since, Kodansha is Japan’s leading publishing house. We make it our mission to shape the future of publishing by Inspiring Impossible Stories.

NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO.,LTD.

NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD. is a comprehensive developer specializing in urban development, housing, and urban renewal, guided by its philosophy, “Building communities, connecting with people.

Media Partner

Visual EXPO Media Partner

J-WAVE

A radio station driving culture in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, broadcasting cutting-edge information through sound and creativity to stimulate your senses.

Booth

Visual EXPO Exhibitors

Kita City, Tokyo



Organizer : Visual EXPO Organizing Office

Planning & Management : Visual Voice Inc.

Special Cooperation : Committee for Short Shorts / All Japan Confederation of Creativity

Sponsors : KODANSHA Ltd. / NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO.,LTD.

Media Partner:J-WAVE

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