GINMAKU Film Festival 2026 — Crowdfunding on wemakeit

Our festival began in 2014 as a passion project to build a cultural bridge between Switzerland and Japan. With your support, we are presenting a six-day celebration of Japanese cinema to Zurich!

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CHF 50.-6 taken
Japan Set
1x Special Green Tea by Toyota Switzerland

1x «Sweet treat on the house» dessert voucher for Yume-Ramen Limmatplatz

1x Natural, Japanese-inspired salad dressing, made with love by KABUKI

1x Regional Swiss eggs in a box by Ogg the Farmer

Your name will be listed on our website under «Supporters»

All gifts can be picked up at Cinema Houdini during the festival, from May 27 to 31, 2026
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CHF 80.-1 taken
Opening Film set for one
1x Ticket for opening screening on Tue, 26 May. 2026 at Riffraff

1x Special Green Tea by Toyota Switzerland

1x «Sweet treat on the house» dessert voucher for Yume-Ramen Limmatplatz

2x Natural, Japanese-inspired salad dressing, made with love by KABUKI

1x Regional Swiss eggs in a box by Ogg the Farmer

Your name will be listed on our website under «Supporters»

All gifts can be collected at Riffraff on May 26, 2026, before the opening film screening
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CHF 150.-2 taken
Opening Film set for two
2x Ticket for opening screening on Tue, 26 May. 2026 at Riffraff

2x Special Green Tea by Toyota Switzerland

4x «Sweet treat on the house» dessert voucher for Yume-Ramen Limmatplatz

4x Natural, Japanese-inspired salad dressing, made with love by KABUKI

2x Regional Swiss eggs in a box by Ogg the Farmer

Your name will be listed on our website under «Supporters»

All gifts can be collected at Riffraff on May 26, 2026, before the opening film screening
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CHF 1’000.-2 taken
For HUGE Fans
A personalized surprise gift box from Japan, carefully selected by festival director Mizuki. Simply share your interests and hobbies, and I will be happy to curate something special for you!

1× A one-hour Japanese lesson with certified teacher Mizuki or an invitation to a lunch at a Japanese restaurant in Zurich!

8x Tickets for films of your choice at GINMAKU 2026

2x tickets valid for any regular public screenings at Houdini and Riffraff

4x CHF 30 voucher for Yooji’s restaurants in many cities in Switzerland

2x Special Green Tea by Toyota Switzerland

4x «Sweet treat on the house» dessert voucher for Yume-Ramen Limmatplatz

4x Natural, Japanese-inspired salad dressing, made with love by KABUKI

2x Regional Swiss eggs in a box by Ogg the Farmer

Your name will be listed on our website under «Supporters»

All gifts can be picked up at Cinema Houdini during the festival, from May 27 to 31, 2026
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About the Initiators

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Mizuki Mazbara

Zurich

Director of GINMAKU Japanese Film Festival & Helvetica Swiss Film Festival. Born in Tokyo and living in Zurich. As a big fan of Japanese film, I would like to bring Japanese film art closer to the Swiss audience. Thank you for your support! Arigatou gozaimasu!

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