[4] He was also an editor of Yasujiro Ozu: A Critical Anthology, with David Wilson.
[7] In June 1994 he received an MBE for services to the British Film Institute.
That same year he was awarded the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette as recognition of his contribution to the appreciation of Japanese film and filmmakers.
The certificate is just one of the items which form part of the John Gillett collection held by the British Film Institute.
[8] A film tribute of John Gillett's life was made in 1996 by the British Film Institute, featuring Leslie Hardcastle, David Robinson and Sheila Whitaker.