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The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) successfully opened on October 28th, with the highly anticipated 'TIFFCOM 2024' starting tomorrow!
More Venues and Sessions than Last Year
Be Sure to Catch the Exciting Seminars!
Here’s the Lineup for Day 1
If you have not completed your application, register with a Walk-In ID now.
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Road to Sustainable Success: IP and Content Strategies in China’s Fast Growing Market
< Oct 30th 10:30 - 12:30 @Seminar A >
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Organizer: Road Pictures Co., Ltd.
China represents a booming opportunity for Japanese films, series and IPs. But it remains challenging to understand and navigate. Presented by Gongming CAI, CEO of film distributor Road Pictures and Chairman of merchandising disruptor Gugugugu, this seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Chinese market, explain what the local audience wants, dispel common business misconceptions and regulatory obstacles, and present a series of best practices to help Japanese content producers and IP owners achieve long term success as they unlock the Chinese market's full potential.
 [Speaker] CAI Gongming (CEO, Road Pictures Co.Ltd. / GuGuGuGu) |
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The Odyssey of Thailand's boy's love (BL) and girl's love (GL) contents Across Genre, Time and Themes
< Oct 30th 13:10 - 14:40 @seminar A > |
Organizer: Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy
The evolving journey of Thai BL and GL dramas through different relationships, genres, eras and narratives. It reflects the journey from early niche stories to diverse, complex plots that explore themes like love, identity and societal issues. Let’s find out how dynamic growth of these contents from Thailand have adapted, innovated, and resonated with both local and global audiences.
[Speakers] 1. Arunosha Bhanupan (Managing Director / Broadcast Thai Television Co., Ltd.)
2. Nirattisai Ratphithak (Executive Director of Film and Series Production / FRT Entertainment Co., Ltd.)
3. Nuttapong Mongkolsawas (Senior Director Content Production / GMM TV Co., Ltd.)
4. Tuksaya Teeyanardtanancha (Managing Director / Kongthup Production Co., Ltd.)
5. Wachirapong Prichavongwaikul (Managing Director / Right Beyond Co., Ltd.)
6. Tantachj Tharinpirom (Co-Producer / Waga Creative Co., Ltd.)
7. Kachen Sodpho (Managing Director / IDOLFACTORY Co., Ltd.)
8. Adisorn Suddee (Managing Director / MGY Entertainment Co., Ltd.)
9. Kris Akkarach (Director of Content Creation Bureau / Thai Public Broadcasting Service)
10. Busyajaree Srithep (Marketing Director / CHANGE2561 Co., Ltd.)
11. Disalada Disayanon (Director of Content Development / Kantana Motion Pictures Co., Ltd.)
12. Joe Suteestarpon (CEO / Mediaplex International Co., Ltd.)
13. Keetawat Chinnakote (CEO / VelCurve Co., Ltd.)
14. Sorapol Chawaphatnakul (CEO / Bibbidii Entertainment Co., Ltd.)
15. Tiptida Panitijaroonrod (CEO / Arriya Film Co., Ltd.)
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Content Distribution from Local Areas to Overseas
< Oct 30th 14:00 - 15:00 @seminar B> |
Organizer: BEAJ（Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan）
This seminar will showcase three different approaches to overseas expansion, including: Chukyo TV in Nagoya, which handles both completed program sales and format sales; Television Shin-Hiroshima, which co-produces cultural programs with French broadcasters; and The NIKKEI, which handles overseas program sales for TV Tokyo affiliated stations. The seminar will introduce these initiatives and showcase the latest program. At last, BEAJ will introduce the Japan Program Catalog, an online program catalog operated by BEAJ.
Moderator: Masaru Akiyama (Chief Executive, Business Management, BEAJ)
Presenters:
Kazuki Yokoi (Content Sales Producer, Chukyo TV. Broadcasting Co.,Ltd.)
Takuya Kamei (Manager of Events & Business Development Division, TSS-TV Co.,Ltd.)
Kento Urasaki (Visual Media Strategy, NIKKEI)
Hatsuki Sato (Visual Media Strategy, NIKKEI) Shunsuke Ochiai (Executive Director, Business Management, BEAJ) |
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Masaru Akiyama （Chief Executive, Business Management, BEAJ) |  Kazuki Yokoi （Content Sales Producer, Chukyo TV. Broadcasting Co.,Ltd.)
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|  Kento Urasaki
(Visual Media Strategy, NIKKEI)
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Hatsuki Sato
（Visual Media Strategy, NIKKEI) |  Shunsuke Ochiai
(Executive Director, Business Management, BEAJ)
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Italy - Japan Co-Production Opportunities
＜ Oct 30th 16:00 ‐ 18:00 @seminar A＞ |
 Organizers: Cinecittà on behalf of the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Italian Ministry of Culture/ UNIJAPAN
The Agreement on Film Co-production between Japan and Italy, signed in 2023, officially came into effect on August 9, 2024. To mark this achievement, the upcoming TIFFCOM seminar will showcase a case study on Italian co-production, along with a special pitching session. During this session, producers from Italy and Asia will present their proposals for collaborative Italian-Japanese film projects.
[Speakers]
Greetings: H.E. Gianluigi Benedetti (Ambassador of Italy to Japan)
Introduction:Roberto Stabile (Head of Special Projects, Directorate for Cinema/Cinecittà)
Pitching Session:
1. AIDA AND THE BREATH OF THE MOUNTAIN (Italy, France), Alessandro Borrelli i (La Sarraz Pictures)
2. DEATH HAS NO MASTER (Venezuela, Italy, Canada, Luxembourg, Spain, Colombia), Stefano Centini (Volos Films Italia SRL)
3. POMPEII (Italy), Andrea Curti (Minerva Pictures Group)
4. THE STATE OF SOULS (Italy, France), Mario Mazzarotto (Movimento Film)
5. CHILDREN OF THE RIVER (Japan, Italy), Parsifal Reparato (ANTROPICA)
6. RIA (Philippines, Japan, Singapore), Kristine De Leon (WAF Studios)
7. THE MOON IS WATCHING (tentative) (Japan), Maki Uemura (qooop, inc.)
8. BEFORE ANYONE ELSE (Japan, Taiwan, USA), Julia Xu (Q&A Entertainment)
MC: TBA
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*The schedule is subject to change. Please visit TIFFCOM website for the latest updates as well as further details, such as speakers.
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TIFFCOM 2024 Walk-In Visitor Registration
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If you have not completed your application, please register in advance on your device from TIFFCOM Official Website. *Payment can only be made with credit card.
Registration Fee (Walk-In): ¥29,700
Registration Period: Oct.29 (Tue)1:00PM ～ Nov.1 (Fri)11:59AM (JST)
＜Eligible people for registration＞
Those who work in the following industries and related industries:
Film, TV, Anime, Mobile/Internet (OTT, VOD), Home Entertainment (DVD, Blu-ray), Inflight Entertainment, Latest Technology (CG/Digital/VR/AR), Original Work (Novel / Comic) / Book Adaptation Rights / Remakes, Characters, IP (Intellectual Property Rights), Games, Toys, Events / Concerts, Music, Post-production / translation, local culture / regional / travel, etc.
Visitor ID holders can access the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Press and Industry Screenings, on top of the regular TIFFCOM offerings!** In addition to buyers, more and more industry players are also visiting TIFFCOM for international co-productions, latest industry trend seminars, and networking opportunities (in 2023, about 40% of Visitor ID holders). We look forward to welcoming professionals from various fields.
*We have streamlined the participant registration process from 2023, combining the previous "Buyer" and "Visitor" classifications into a unified "Visitor" registration category. **Excluding some invitation-only titles and events.
Valid during the Market Period (3days). / Prices include tax. / "One-day pass" (valid only a day) is not available this year. *Visit the visitor registration page from the link below for details such as privileges of the Visitor ID.
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 Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center HAMAMATSUCHO-KAN
Dates & Time
Oct. 30th (Wed.) 9:30 – 18:00
Oct. 31st (Thu.) 9:30 – 18:00
Nov. 1st (Fri.) 9:30 – 16:00
Registration Desk Open
Registration Desk is on the Second floor.
Oct. 29th (Tue.) 13:00 – 18:00
Oct. 30th (Wed.) 9:00 – 18:00
Oct. 31st (Thu.) 9:00 – 18:00
Nov. 1st (Fri.) 9:00 – 16:00
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Exclusive Coupons for TIFFCOM Participants available near the venue
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Affiliated content market of the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival 
October 30th – November 1st, 2024
@Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center HAMAMATSUCHO-KAN (Access)
## The highly acclaimed Hamamatsucho-kan, TIFFCOM's new home since 2023! ##
## Excellent location with easy access to the Tokyo International Film Festival! #### Expanded seminar and event spaces for an even grander experience! ##
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Organizers: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) / Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) / UNIJAPAN
TIFFCOM is the affiliated content market of the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival (Oct. 28th – Nov. 6th, 2024)
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