About The Festival
The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival is one of the largest Asian film festivals in the Rust Belt. Founded in 2016, the festival has grown to feature exclusive content, regionals premieres, and signature events highlighting the innovative film culture of Japan.
Hosted each spring at
Row House Cinemas' Lawrenceville location. Film genres include classic cinema, new releases, anime, dramas, and more.
For partnership or sponsorship opportunities, contact
info@rowhousecinema.com.
The Venue
The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival is hosted each year at Row House Cinema — Lawrenceville’s beloved, single screen independent cinema. Located in the lively Butler Street business district, Row House is known for its unique programming, gourmet concessions, and adjoining bar and taproom.
Row House Cinema
4115 Butler Street
Pittsburgh PA 15201
Where To Park
Venue Accesibilty
We strive to make The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival an accessible, inclusive, and safe celebration. Please see below for our most up to date code of conduct for visitors, vendors, and staff.
Code Of Conduct
The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival (JFFPGH) is a safe, respectful, inclusive, and fun environment for everyone to enjoy movies and events.
This Code of Conduct applies to everyone at the venue and participants in our social media channels. Guests, staff, VIPs, vendors, and press will be held to the same standards. We reserve the right to remove or ban any person who does not adhere to the Code of Conduct.
We do not tolerate harassment of any kind, including:
- Intimidation or threats
- Physical assault of any type
- Unwanted sexual attention
- Inappropriate disruption of events
- Hurtful language
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Bullying or stalking
Especially in connection to:
- Race or ethnicity
- Gender identity or presentation
- Sex or sexual orientation
- Disability, medical condition or pregnancy
- National origin
- Age
- Accents
- Religion
- Citizenship or legal status
What To Do
- If you are asked to stop any harassing behavior, STOP immediately.
- If you experience or witness any form of harassment, please contact the nearest staff member. A manager will address the situation. To file a formal complaint, email info@jffpgh.org. All complaints will be investigated – please provide detailed information and your contact information.
- If you feel unsafe in your immediate situation, alert our staff, move to a safe location and dial 911
Film Festival Alliance
The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival is a proud member of the Film Festival Alliance (FFA), the sole professional organization for film festivals and the people who run them.
Film Festival Alliance is a non-profit networking organization that develops and fosters collaboration among mission-driven film festivals across North America. FFA offers resources to strengthen the film festival industry, and advocates for a sustainable and inclusive environment for film festivals and the people who run them.
