Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.

From Sony Pictures Classics, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will open in theaters on September 25.

Producer Kimberly Parker Zox is a Film Independent Fellow who took part in Fast Track in 2018.

 
2026, 118 minutes, color | Written by Joseph Kubota Wladyka, Nicholas Huynh | Directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka | Main Cast Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, You | Produced by Kimberly Parker Zox, Mao Nagakura, Josef Kubota Wladyka | Executive Produced by James M. Hausler, Kenji Ito, Rinko Kikuchi
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email [email protected] for more.

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 3:00 pm PT on Monday, August 24. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Parking at The Grove for AMC Theatres (189 The Grove Dr.) is available in the dedicated parking structure, offering validated parking for approximately $5 for 4 hours. Validated parking must be scanned, and rates can increase significantly if this limit is exceeded.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per individual, per event.

Attendees are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership/access to future events.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.