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NewsKamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons In Java’ leads first Tokyo Gap-Financing Market awards
A Gen Z award and two post-production awards were also given to productions participating at TGFM.
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NewsJapan-Korea film bodies say international collaboration key to weather industry challenges
Conversations also taking place to reassess the accessibility of Japan’s incentive scheme.
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NewsJapan’s anime industry grows to record $25bn, boosted by overseas market
The figure marks a near 15% rise year-on-year.
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NewsSony Pictures considering live-action remakes of Japanese anime
Sony Pictures International Productions executive Shebnem Askin outlined the local productions strategy of the division.
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News“This is a national issue”: Yoji Yamada calls on Japan government to support film
The veteran filmmaker issued the call during a conversation with ’Kokuho’ director Lee Sang-il at Tokyo International Film Festival.
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NewsJapanese IP expert Tetsu Fujimura reveals boom in global film and TV adaptations
The Filosophia CEO delivered the keynote seminar at TIFFCOM.
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Reviews‘Blonde’ review: A Japanese teacher faces a student rebellion in messy yet entertaining satire
Yuichiro Sakashita’s Tokyo premiere features a strong performance from singer-dancer Takanori Iwata
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NewsJapan outlines Cannes Marche 2026 country of honour plans
There are ambitions to boost international co-productions from a wide range of initiatives at the leading film market.
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NewsTIFFCOM reveals boost in exhibitors as it readies expanded market
TIFFCOM CEO Yasushi Shiina and managing director Kaori Ikeda on what to expect.
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NewsJapan revealed as Cannes market country of honour at Tokyo film festival opening night
Juliette Binoche also took aim at AI and social media in a special guest appearance.
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Reviews‘Climbing For Life’ review: Sayuri Yoshinaga lifts flat biopic of Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei
Junji Sakamoto’s Tokyo opener turns a pioneering life into a traditional melodrama
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NewsNikkatsu picks up language barrier comedy ‘The Chatterboxes’ ahead of Tokyo premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Ken Kawai’s feature is set to premiere in the Asian Future section of the festival.
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NewsYoji Yamada to receive lifetime honour at Tokyo film festival
The veteran filmmaker’s latest feature ‘Tokyo Taxi’ to play as the TIFF Centrepiece title.
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Reviews‘Kokuho’ review: Lee Sang-il’s propulsive, lavish drama is a window into the Japanese art of kabuki theatre
Ken Wanatabe, Ryusei Yokohama and Soya Kurokawa star in Japan’s Oscar submission, which closes Bangkok
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NewsThai creature horror ‘Omukade’ sells to Japan, Germany
EXCLUSIVE: It marks the last title to be represented internationally by Neramitnung Film.
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NewsHirokazu Kore-eda begins filming sci-fi feature ‘Sheep In The Box’
Gaga Corporation and Goodfellas will handle sales.
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NewsZhang Lu’s ‘Gloaming In Luomu’ wins Busan Award for best film, Shu Qi takes best director for ‘Girl’
South Korea’s ‘En Route To’ picked up two trophies as ‘Funky Freaky Freaks’ wins special jury prize.
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NewsRecord attendance but buyers cautious at Busan’s ACFM
An all-time high visitor turnout has been recorded for the market but some bemoaned a lack of buyers.
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NewsRising Japanese directors reveal horror, fantasy and drama projects at ACFM
Titles include ‘Gabu’ from director Shinsuke Kurimoto, who studied under horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
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News‘Kokuho’ director Lee Sang-il reflects on Japan box-office success and lasting impact
The filmmaker discussed the hit feature alongside star Ryo Yoshizawa in Busan.