The award honors the legacy and ongoing influence of the selected directors.
Last year, Chinas Gu Xiaogang and Indonesias Mouly Surya received the award.
Last year,20000 Species Of Beesby Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren won the award and was released throughout Japan.
Fu Tien-yu (L), Sho Miyake (R)Tokyo International Film Festival
The event will take place on November 2 at the National Film Archive of Japan.
