16th Japan Film Professional Awards

The is the 16th edition of the Japan Film Professional Awards. Films of 2006 were eligible, with a focus on independent works not released by major distribution companies. An award ceremony did not take place.

Awards

• Best Film: '
• Best Director: Miwa Nishikawa (Sway)
• Best Actress: Miki Nakatani (Memories of Matsuko, Loft)
• Best Actor: Etsushi Toyokawa (', Loft, Hula Girls)
• Best New Director: Takayuki Nakamura (')
• Special: RyÅ«ichi Hiroki (', ')
• Special: Akio Jissoji (For Silver Kamen and his longtime work.)
• Popularity: Kaori Momoi (For strenuous efforts for her directorial debut film.)

1. Yokohama Mary (Takayuki Nakamura)
2. Sway (Miwa Nishikawa)
3. ' (Ryūichi Hiroki)
4. Kamome Shokudo (Naoko Ogigami)
5. Strawberry Shortcakes ()
6. Memories of Matsuko (Tetsuya Nakashima)
7. ' (Mitsuo Yanagimachi)
8. Loft (Kiyoshi Kurosawa)
9. Noriko's Dinner Table (Sion Sono)
10. Mamiya kyodai (Yoshimitsu Morita)