The university's branch in Quito inaugurated an event for Japanese animated films which was organized by the Japanese embassy, Universidad Politecnica Salesiana, Fundación Japón and the Cineclubes Network. The aim of this event was that people learn about Japanese culture through films.

The event was attended by Katsumi Itagaki, Japanese embassy counselor in Ecuador, and Laura Godoy, coordinator of the Cineclubs Network. Itagaki thanked the university for holding these events and said "animated films are about everyone's childhood and takes us to another world, an imaginary world". He invited people to enjoy three days of movies by renowned authors.

During his speech he also spoke about the earthquake that hit Ecuador on April 16th and asked people to continue helping. In this regard, he invited people to watch the documentary "Light up Nippon", a Japanese film about a person who tirelessly looks for support to light up the affected areas of the earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan 5 years ago with fireworks.
The first film was "Gala" directed by Mahiro Maeda. The film is an Oriental fantasy created with imagination and knowledge of the myths of ancient civilizations. On September 8th, they presented "Doorbell" by Yoji Fukuyama, "Shanghai Dragon", by Shoji Kawamori; "Baby Blue" by Shinichir Watanabe and "El Perrito" by Shinya Ohira. On September 9th  they presented "Happy Machine", by Masaaki Yuasa project; "Tojin Kit" by Tatsuyuki Tanaka; "Limit Cycle" by Hideki Futamura and "Deathtic 4" by Shinji Kimura.