The 1st Addiction International Film Festival was held over two days on Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12 (National Holiday), 2026, at Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall.
Our organization served as the secretariat, and Noriko Tanaka, President of our organization, led the preparations and management as the Executive Committee Chair.
The event welcomed a total of 1,500 attendees over the two days, concluding in great success.

This film festival was organized to move away from overly preachy awareness campaigns and use the power of entertainment—enjoyable for everyone—to break down barriers, encouraging those not yet interested in addiction to reflect on it as a personal issue.

As a special guest from the United States, Jay Stinnett—who appeared in and supported the production of Bill W. and Bill W.: Conscious Contact—joined us to give a lecture.

Each screening was followed by a talk session. Film writer Masamichi Yoshihiro served as the Festival Navigator. Guests on stage included members of the popular podcast “Okieisha” (visiting from Okinawa), actor Noboru Takachi, director Sayaka Nakamura, and our organization’s president, Noriko Tanaka. Their passionate cross-talk, combined with the emotional impact of the films, brought great excitement to the venue.

[Main Screened Films]
Bill W.
Bill W. Conscious Contact
Slight Fever (Directed by Masato Ozawa)
A Moment of Paradise (Directed by Masato Ozawa)
LET IT RAIN (Directed by Sayaka Nakamura / Produced by Society for Concerned about Gambling Addiction)
SECRET (Directed by Sayaka Nakamura / Planning & Original Concept by Noriko Tanaka)
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and to all involved parties for their support and cooperation.

[Event Overview]
Dates: Sunday, October 11 – Monday, October 12 (National Holiday), 2026
Venue: Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall
Attendance: 1,500 total attendees over 2 days
Secretariat: Society for Concerned about Gambling Addiction (Executive Committee Chair: Noriko Tanaka)
Official Website: https://addiction-iff.com/