"We Are Aliens" Wins at Sitges 2026 | Difference from the Ottawa Grand Prize and Cannes Selection

Article content updated: 2026-10-20 | Information checked: 2026-10-20

Best Animated Feature Film in the Anima’t section at Sitges

The official announcement of the 59th Sitges Film Festival lists the award for director Kohei Kadowaki "We Are Aliens". Its Japanese title is "Wareware wa Uchujin". This is separate news from the Ottawa award announced in month 9.

"We Are Aliens" has been featured at film festivals around the world. However, "Official Selection," "Competition Selection," and "Grand Prize" do not mean the same thing. By comparing the results of SpainSitges Film Festivalwith information published by the production team, we have organized what was decided at each festival.

What can be confirmed across Sitges, Ottawa, and Cannes

Festival / source material	Published details
Sitges 2026 / Award announcement on 10-17	Best Animated Feature Film in the Anima’t section
Ottawa 2026 / Production announcement on 9-28	Grand Prize in the Feature Animation category
Cannes 2026 / Production film profile	Official selection in the Directors’ Fortnight
Annecy 2026 / Same film profile	Selected for the Feature Film Competition section

Source:Sitges Film Festival Official, ,NOTHING NEW announcement on 9-28, ,Production company film profile. Entries are listed according to the exact category shown in each source without replacing selection or participation with winning an award.

A section award at Sitges is separate from the festival overall Best Feature Film award

In the official list of winners, "We Are Aliens" is listed as the feature animation award winner in the Anima’t section. Meanwhile, Best Feature Film in the Official Fantàstic Competition went to "Sanguine" directed by Marion Le Corroller. Even when articles or social media posts only list film titles, checking the section name helps avoid misreading the award details.

Since the Japanese and English titles differ, check the director name as well

According to the production profile, the Japanese title is "Wareware wa Uchujin" and the English title is "We Are Aliens". Kohei Kadowaki handled planning, direction, and screenplay, with Ryota Bando and Amane Okayama in the cast. When searching for international results, combining this English title with Kohei Kadowaki is a helpful clue.

The story premise follows two boys who meet in a rural town during the Heisei era and an event that dramatically changes their relationship. Here we introduce only the officially published setup without adding personal impressions of the main feature or speculation about the ending.

Scheduled to screen on 10-27 at the Tokyo International Film Festival

Item	Official festival guidance
Screening date and start time	2026-10-27 (Tue) 11:20
Venue	Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho
Related event	Talk session with director Kohei Kadowaki scheduled

Official film page of the Tokyo International Film Festivalwas verified on 10-20. Because scheduled guests and screening details may change, please check the latest film page before attending. What is listed here is the screening schedule and does not guarantee seat availability or ticket purchase.

The venue is on floor 8 of the Yomiuri Hall building. The difference between the festival ticket counter and regular theater box offices is summarized inTokyo International Film Festival 2026 Venues and Ticket Guide.

Distinguish the Japan release date from today screening status

The NOTHING NEW announcement dated 9-28 states that the film opened in Japan on 9-25. If you plan to watch it now, please check theofficial film websiteand the guidance of the theater you plan to visit for screening times and ticket sales. Past release commemoration events are not necessarily still running.

Sources and Verification Date

Award results refer tothe official Sitges Film Festival announcement on 10-17, while the Ottawa award and Japan release date refer tothe production release dated 9-28. MOQLOG verification date: 2026-10-20. This is not a review based on festival coverage or a preview screening.

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