All Hosoda films will feature either an introduction or a Q&A with director Mamoru Hosoda.
Studio Ponoc, which debuted last year with Mary and The Witch’s Flower, will hold the world premiere of its upcoming Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1.
Mirai, the newest film from Mamoru Hosoda, will open the festival with both the original Japanese subtitled and the English dubbed versions with Hosoda present for Q&A.