ISCA2026 International Students Creative Award: Screenings & Exhibition

Dates & time: December 4, 2026 (Fri) - December 6, 2026 (Sun) - Fri, Dec 4: 12:00–18:00
- Sat, Dec 5: 11:00–20:00
- Sun, Dec 6: 11:00–17:00
Price & booking: Free (advance registration required) Advance registration on the official site is required. Register for the Dec 4 awards screening via the Dec 4 form, and for Dec 5–6 via the Dec 5–6 form. Some programs do not need registration.
Venue & access: VS., Grand Green Osaka About a 7-min walk from JR Osaka Station.

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Why You Should Visit

ISCA, the International Students Creative Award, holds its 14th edition at VS. in Grand Green Osaka. A record 1,517 works came in from 83 countries, and the 26 nominated pieces are screened and exhibited over three days. Winners in the domestic video, digital content and international video categories are announced on Dec 4. On the weekend, jurors and winners hold live talks, sound artist evala performs a spatial-audio live set, and motion designer Takayuki Sato, known for Hollywood title sequences, gives a talk. Admission is free, with advance registration required. A good pick if you want to see new talent in film and media art.

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Screenings & exhibits

Award-winner theater (domestic and international video): VS. STUDIO B, Dec 5 12:30–20:00 and Dec 6 11:00–17:00. Also screened daily 10:00–21:00 at The Lab. (Active Studio), Grand Front Osaka North Building 2F
Digital content winners: on display in VS. STUDIO B, STUDIO C and V Space during opening hours
Interactive exhibit "ORACLE GATE by CREATiSM": STUDIO C, Dec 5 11:00–18:00 and Dec 6 11:00–17:00

Jury

Domestic video: Naohiro Ukawa (chair), Shuzo Shiota, Ryo Hirano, Saho Nanjo, Yukiko Tasaki
Digital content: Michitaka Hirose (chair), Satoru Endo, Ei Wada, Shiho Fukuhara
International video: Takayuki Sato (chair), Ulu Braun, Andrea Faroppa

* Times are subject to change

* Inquiries: ISCA office, isca@kc-i.jp / 06-6131-6881 (weekdays 10:00–18:00)

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes, but advance registration is required. There are separate forms for Dec 4 and for Dec 5–6.

When can I see the winning works?

On Dec 4 they are screened during the awards announcement. On Dec 5–6 they play in VS. STUDIO B, and The Lab. on Grand Front Osaka North Building 2F screens them daily 10:00–21:00.

Are there works from outside Japan?

Yes. The International Video category screens finalists chosen from 1,219 entries from 82 countries.