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All articles by Matt Schley
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NewsJapan’s Gaga Corporation launches arthouse label; ‘Sentimental Value’ is first release
EXCLUSIVE: Other upcoming releases include ’Sound Of Falling’ , ’The Love That Remains’ and ’Nightborn’.
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NewsAnnemarie Jacir’s ‘Palestine 36’ leads winners at Tokyo film festival
Other winners included Rithy Panh’s Cambodian documentary ’We Are The Fruits Of The Forest’.
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NewsTaiwan launches two funds to help boost co-productions, distribution and promoting local IP
Two funds worth $31m and $19.4m.
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NewsKenichi Ugana’s ‘The Curse’ scores key sales including UK, Australia
Horror film also heading to Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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NewsLocarno winner Sho Miyake and Rithy Panh tease upcoming projects
The two filmmakers were in conversation at Tokyo International Film Festival.
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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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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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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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FeaturesHow Tokyo film festival is celebrating auteurs while championing the next generation of filmmakers
One of Asia’s leading festivals has a focus on gender equality and the nurturing of young talent while helping build a strong inter-Asia filmmaking network.
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NewsTokyo film festival chairman says gender issues and future talent are priorities for 2025 edition
The festival will include a Women’s Empowerment section for the second year.
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NewsTokyo reveals lineup with Chong Keat Aun, Rithy Panh, Amos Gitai world premieres
Full line-up revealed for the 38th TIFF, including a 15-strong Competition selection.
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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.
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NewsGaga pitches baseball biopic ‘One Last Throw’ at Busan market
EXCLUSIVE: The film is based on the life of Japanese baseball player Shintaro Yokota.
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Features‘Baka’s Identity’ filmmakers talk exposing youth poverty in Tokyo
The film plays in Competition at Busan International Film Festival.
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NewsAsia industry experts predict mixed fortunes for film’s future in the region
The A forum was led by figures from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines
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NewsLocarno-winner ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ sold to US, Asia, Europe
EXCLUSIVE: Sho Miyake’s Golden Lion winner has been acquired for key territories.
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NewsKadokawa boards anime duo ‘Whoever Steals This Book’, ‘Wasted Chef’
EXCLUSIVE: The two features will be introduced at the Asian Contents & Film Market.
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NewsGuillermo del Toro on Korean cinema and releasing ‘Frankenstein’ at “a time of polarisation”
His latest feature will receive its IMAX premiere in Busan after bowing at Venice.