Global Stage Hollywood (GSH) has unveiled the full program for its upcoming two-day film festival, taking place October 2–3, 2026, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. The festival spotlights Japanese and Asian cinema alongside a global slate of films, featuring in-person Q&As, red-carpet events, and industry panels with international directors, producers, and actors.
“Global Stage Hollywood is about bringing the world together in Hollywood—pairing screenings with live Q&As so audiences can meet the creators,” said Yumi Montgomery, Festival Director. “This year’s program leans into Japanese World Premieres while welcoming diverse talent from around the globe.”
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, October 2 — Opening Night
– 6:00 PM | 90 Meters (Japan) — North American Premiere & Opening Night Feature
– Includes red carpet and Q&A following the screening.
– Attending: Miho Kanno and Nanase Nishino.
The festival opener stars Miho Kanno and Nanase Nishino in a moving drama about a high school student caring for his mother, who uses an alarm sensor to request help from the adjacent room.
Saturday, October 3 — Premieres & Panels
– 9:00 AM | GSH Short Submissions Winners (Global)
– 10:30 AM | Ayumi (Japan) — World Premiere
– Attending: Director Kazuhiro Teranishi and lead actor Yuma Teranishi.
Written and directed by Kazuhiro Teranishi, this drama blends real-life interviews to follow a female physician assisting women with eating disorders and body image struggles, as documented by a television director seeking deeper human meaning.
– 1:00 PM | Panel: Responsible Filmmaking with AI
– Speakers: Artem Petrov (Founder, Copysight.ai), Anisa Abeytia (UNHCR Innovation Fellow), Samseog Ko, and Jung Han (CEO, KEnterTech). Presentations by Korean IP companies Hello Works and MillennialWorks.
– 2:30 PM | Panel: LOST LIGHTS & Storytelling
– Speakers: Hayato Inoue (Director), Nick Jarjour (CEO, JarjourCo), and Billy Kohler (Development Executive) discuss storytelling, fandom, and AI.
– 3:45 PM | PSYREN-Anime (Japan) — Ep. 2 World Premiere / Ep. 1 West Coast Premiere
– Attending: Manga creator Toshiaki Iwashiro.
A marquee event showcasing the long-awaited anime adaptation, featuring a rare U.S. appearance by manga author Toshiaki Iwashiro
– 5:30 PM | Mysterious Pond (Japan) — World Premiere
– Includes cast & director Q&A.
– Attending: Lead actress Natsuki Kunimoto and writer-director Gudni Gudnason.
A spiritual Showa-era drama following a young woman’s journey through grief, directed by Gudni Gudnason.
– 8:00 PM | Glass Dragon (Japan) — North American Premiere
– Includes cast & crew Q&A.
– Attending: Mark Dacascos and crew.
Led by Miki Mizuno, Maryjun Takahashi, and martial arts icon Mark Dacascos, this North American debut explores themes of family, sacrifice, and survival.
TICKETS & VENUE
All screenings and panels will take place at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. For full program details and tickets, visit globalstagehollywood.com