![2008 [12th] Japan Media Arts Festival Reports The 2008 [12th] Japan Media Arts Festival was held from February 4 to February 15, 2009 at The National Art Center, Tokyo. It exhibited works covering art, animations, films, games, web works, and manga selected from among 2,146 entries from 44 countries and regions in the world in one hall. The Festival had 55,234 visitors, which far exceeded last years figure.](../images/h1_repo_top.gif "2008 [12th] Japan Media Arts Festival Reports The 2008 [12th] Japan Media Arts Festival was held from February 4 to February 15, 2009 at The National Art Center, Tokyo. It exhibited works covering art, animations, films, games, web works, and manga selected from among 2,146 entries from 44 countries and regions in the world in one hall. The Festival had 55,234 visitors, which far exceeded last years figure.")
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| Introducing on the entire Festival including exhibition of works, symposia, workshop, and events. | ||
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| Showing various scenes from the period of the Festival, with a large number of photos including exhibited works from each division, the 14th Computer Graphics Contest for Students, and the Leading Edge Technology Showcase 09. | ||
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| Reporting on the Award Winners Symposia attended by Award Winners and Jury members, and the Theme Symposia where artists, curators, and experts discuss media arts from diverse perspectives. | ||
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| Besides interviews with international Award Winners, there is a dialog with the directors of CICDAF and SICAF, as well as a presentation of overseas media art festivals. | ||
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| Organizer | : | Japan Media Arts Festival Executive Committee [Agency for Cultural Affairs / The National Art Center, Tokyo / CG-ARTS Society] |
| Date | : | From Wednesday, Feb. 4th to Sunday, Feb. 15th, 2009 (Closed on Tuesday, Feb.10th, 2009) 10:00 – 18:00 (open until 20:00 on Friday) |
| Place | : | The National Art Center, Tokyo 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan Access |
| Admission fee | : | Free |
