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The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opened on October 28th with great success, and today marks the exciting launch of "TIFFCOM 2024"!
The venue was bustling with many visitors from Japan and around the world. We bring you an update on the vibrant Day 1, featuring exhibitor booths, Project & IP Markets and seminars.
For those who have not yet completed their application, Walk-In ID is available from TIFFCOM Website.
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Register in Advance on Your Device from TIFFCOM Website. |
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TIFFCOM kicks off today and will run for three days.
The exhibitor booths are brimming with activity, and this year’s seminars, expanded to three venues with double the sessions of last year, are also a major draw.
On the first day, organizations and companies from China, Thailand, Japan, and Italy took the stage, offering valuable perspectives and opinions on IP, content, and film production from a variety of viewpoints.
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＜Seminar＞Road to Sustainable Success: IP and Content Strategies in China’s Fast Growing Market
Road Pictures Co., Ltd.
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Mr. CAI Gongming, CEO of China's film distribution companies "Road Pictures" and "GuGuGuGu," took the stage.
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Insights into the latest trends in the Chinese market, key business strategies, and successful examples from the local industry have been shared.
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＜Seminar＞The Odyssey of Thailand's boy's love (BL) and girl's love (GL) contents Across
Genre, Time and Themes
Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy
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Thai Popular Actors Visited TIFFCOM. The seminar highlighted the appeal of BL and GL.
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＜Seninar＞Content Distribution from Local Areas to Overseas
BEAJ(Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan)
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Mr. Akiyama (Chief Executive, Business Management, BEAJ) to be on stage as a moderator. Ms. Sato (Visual Media Strategy, NIKKEI), one of the presenters.
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＜Seninar＞Italy - Japan Co-Production Opportunities
Cinecittà on behalf of the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Italian Ministry of Culture/UNIJAPAN
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The Italian Seminar introduced by Robert Stabile.
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The audience watched a case study and pitching with great interest.
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■‘Tokyo Story Market’ and ‘Tokyo Gap-Financing Market’ Draw Large Crowds from Japan and Abroad, Following Last Year’s Success
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At the Tokyo Story Market, which specializes in audio-visual adaptation rights for manga, novels, and more, six Japanese publishers with diverse specialties promoted their works to international film producers. This active exchange set the stage for lively negotiations to bring original stories to the screen.
Meanwhile, at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM), a project market for feature films, 20 projects from Japan and abroad pitched enthusiastically to domestic and international investors, aiming to secure financing for their productions.
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■Welcome Party
Industry professionals gathered for a lively event. TIFFCOM CEO Yasushi Shiina opened the evening with a greeting and a toast, setting the stage for an animated gathering. Attendees from various countries and regions across the audiovisual and content business exchanged conversations, adding to the anticipation for the second and third days of the event.
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TIFFCOM CEO Yasushi Shiina on stage for greeting and a toast
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[Special Session] Generative A.I. in Cinema: Opportunities, Threats,
and the Future Landscape
< Oct 31st 10:00 - 11:45 @ Port Hall >
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Organizer: UNIJAPAN
The symposium will explore how generative AI is transforming the film industry, from content creation to distribution and viewership. It will address opportunities and challenges, including ethical concerns, copyright issues, and the potential for AI-driven bias. The discussion will also emphasize collaboration between Japan and other Asian countries in co-productions, focusing on global market opportunities, investment momentum, and the need to maintain authentic creativity while navigating legal and ethical complexities.
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[Event Producer and Moderator] Dr. Andrijana Cvetkovikj (TIFFCOM Executive Producer, TIFF Senior Programmer, Advisor for International Cooperation-Bunkacho, CEO-BrioNexus)
Yoshitaka Sugihara (Japan - Vice President, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan)
Kevin D.C. Chang (South Korea - CEO, Producer, AI Digital Artist, Metavision Co., Ltd.)
Nicholas Aaron Khoo (Singapore - Chairman, Digital Media Investment Committee, N PrimePartners Capital)
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Dr. Andrijana Cvetkovikj (TIFFCOM Executive Producer, TIFF Senior Programmer, Advisor for International Cooperation-Bunkacho, CEO-BrioNexus) |  Yoshitaka Sugihara
(Japan - Vice President, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan)
| Kevin D.C. Chang
(South Korea - CEO, Producer, AI Digital Artist, Metavision Co., Ltd.)
|  Nicholas Aaron Khoo (Singapore - Chairman, Digital Media Investment Committee, N PrimePartners Capital)
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Epic Chinese Productions Unveiled - Linmon's 2025-2026 Costume Drama Lineup
< Oct 31st 10:30 - 11:30 @ Seminar B>
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Organizer: Linmon Media International Co., Limited.
Since 2014, Linmon has been dedicated to producing high-quality Chinese content. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Linmon proudly presents its 2025-2026 costume drama lineup, exploring future trends of Chinese Cosume Dramas in the aspects of content production, cultural dissemination, and global markets.
 Speaker:
Lu Yu - General Manager / Linmon Media International Co., Limited. |
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KEYNOTE SPEECH
The Potential and Strategies of IP in Broadcasting Content
< Oct 31st 11:00 - 12:00 @ Seminar A > |
Organizer: BEAJ (Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan)
This seminar will discuss IP business strategies, showcasing successful examples from TV Tokyo. We will delve into strategies for expanding IP business in the future, emphasizing the importance of "knowledge sharing" and "collaboration with partners." In the second half, members who launched "Synapshu" will take the stage and engage to explore the winning formula for success.
Speakers:
Yukio Kawasaki (Vice Chairman, Overseas Content Development Committee, The Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association / Chairman, Operation Committee, Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan / Senior Managing Director, TV TOKYO Corporation)
Kanako Iida (Production Division, Creative development Team, IP& Event Business Division, IP Business Department, Synapushyu General Producer, TV TOKYO Corporation)
Yoko Okabayashi (IP Event Business Division, IP Business Department, TV TOKYO Corporation)
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Yukio Kawasaki
(Vice Chairman, Overseas Content Development Committee, The Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association / Chairman, Operation Committee, Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan / Senior Managing Director, TV TOKYO Corporation) | 
Kanako Iida
(Production Division, Creative development Team, IP& Event Business Division, IP Business Department, Synapushyu General Producer, TV TOKYO Corporation)
| Yoko Okabayashi
(IP Event Business Division, IP Business Department, TV TOKYO Corporation)
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Hong Kong Films @ Tokyo
< Oct 31st 13:00 - 14:00 / 15:30 - 16:30 @ Port Hall > |
Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People‘s Republic of China / Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) / Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency Hong Kong (CCIDAHK) / Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
Case Sharing: Winning Projects of Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme
The first two Hong Kong-Japan co-productions to receive accolades from the Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme are "All the Things We Have Done Wrong That Led Us to This" and "38.83". Each has been awarded a grant of up to HK$ 9 million (approximately US$1.1 million) to assist their production. In this panel, seasoned producers Stanley Kwan and Shunsuke Koga, together with their winning teams, will reveal the unique factors that made their projects stand out among competitors. They will also discuss the challenges foreseen in the actual production, and how they are strategizing to overcome them.
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Stanley Kwan (Producer/Photo Top Left)
Daishi Matsunaga (Director/Photo Top Center)
Jun Li (Screenwriter/Photo Top Right)
<Winning Project "All The Things We Have Done Wrong That Led Us To This”>
Shunsuke Koga (Producer/Photo Bottom Left )
Vincci Cheuk (Director-Screenwriter/Photo Bottom Right)
<Winning Project "38.83”>
Martial Arts on the Silver Screen: Past, Present, and Future
This panel discussion features three renowned action film directors and actors as they delve into the evolution of martial arts cinema. From the traditional mastery of kung fu classics to the innovative potential of modern action films integrating advanced technology, the action masters will analyze the illustrious past and envision the future of this unique cinematic genre. By sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and challenges, they will inspire a deeper appreciation for the essence and allure of martial arts on film.
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[Panelist]
Sammo HUNG (Hong Kong actor, martial artist, action choreographer, film producer/Photo Left)
Yasuaki Kurata (Japanese martial artist and actor/Photo Center)
Kenji Tanigaki (Japanese action choreographer and film director/Photo Right)
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[Special Session]
Overseas Expansion of Japanese Animation
and Future Prospects
< Oct 31st 13:30 - 14:30 @ Seminar A＞ |
Organizer: The Association of Japanese Animations
1st Part: Overseas Sales of Japanese Animation in 2023 and Future Forecasts
For the first time ever worldwide, overseas sales data of Japanese animation in 2023 will be revealed and analyzed, along with a forecast of future international sales.
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2nd Part: Overseas Expansion of Japanese Animation Studios and Future Prospects
Animation studios that are actively expanding internationally will discuss the current state of their overseas ventures and future strategies, offering insights into the future prospects of Japanese animation's global expansion.
Moderator: Megumi Onouchi (HUMANMEDIA, inc. President)
1st Part:
Hiromichi Masuda(Video Market Corporation Advisor)
2nd Part:
Michihiko Umezawa(SHIN-EI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. President）
Kotaro Yoshikawa(TMS ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. Senior Vice President, Senior Executive Officer, Managing Director)
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Megumi Onouchi（HUMANMEDIA, inc. President） |  Hiromichi Masuda
(Video Market Corporation Advisor)
| Michihiko Umezawa
(SHIN-EI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. President）
|  Kotaro Yoshikawa (TMS ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. Senior Vice President, Senior Executive Officer, Managing Director)
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Exclusive Korean Drama Showcase < Oct 31st 13:30 - 14:30 @ Seminar B > |
Organizer: LG Uplus
LG Uplus, major telecom operator and content player in Korea, and Contents World, global content production company, together unveil their original drama 'First Love' to K-drama fans and buyers for the first time ever. The actors and director personally introduce the drama, preview custom trailers and behind-the-scenes videos, and share the strategic plan to distribute globally. Don't miss the opportunity to meet a famous producer and rising stars from Korea!
Speakers:
Park Sunjae (Director)
Jeong Jisoo (Actor)
Hwang Zia (Actor)
Lee hyoje (Actor)
Park Sanghoon (Actor)
Roh Junghoon (Producer)
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Park Sunjae (Director)
|  Jeong Jisoo (Actor)
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|  Lee hyoje (Actor)
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|  Roh Junghoon (Producer)
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Fuji Television Global Vision 2024
< Oct 31st 16:00 - 18:00 @ Seminar A>
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Organizer: Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Fuji TV aims to shift its profit structure away from the traditional TV broadcasting-centred way of doing business and society, to a new business model that focuses on the "value of content" created by Fuji TV. In particular, in the IP business, we view IP = "rights that can be used to obtain economic value", and will design a system that expands the areas available to Fuji TV and leads to a return on investment through various channels, with particular emphasis on the establishment of rights through negotiations in the upstream areas. Within this IP business, the global strategy in particular is positioned as one of the most important points, and we will now introduce some of the projects underway.
Speakers: Koji Ishii (Senior Executive Director, Head of Content Business Strategy Department, Fuji Television Network, Inc.)
Moderator: Yuri Akimoto (Global Business Team, Head of Scripted Format, Fuji Television Network, Inc.)
Ekachai Uekrongtham (Chief Content Officer & Managing Director of GMM Studios International Jake Jaeheon Hwang (Chief Manager of Story IP Business of Kakao Entertainment)
Park Taewon (CEO of PLAYLIST)
Esther Nguyen (Founder & CEO of POPS Worldwide)
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Koji Ishii
(Senior Executive Director, Head of Content Business Strategy Department, Fuji Television Network, Inc.) |  Yuri Akimoto
(Global Business Team, Head of Scripted Format, Fuji Television Network, Inc.)
| Ekachai Uekrongtham
(Chief Content Officer & Managing Director of GMM Studios International)
|  Jake Jaeheon Hwang
(Chief Manager of Story IP Business of Kakao Entertainment)
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Park Taewon
(CEO of PLAYLIST) |  Esther Nguyen
(Founder & CEO of POPS Worldwide)
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Financial and In-Kind Support Programs for Foreign Productions in Korea
< Oct 31st 16:00 - 17:00 @ Seminar B>
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Organizer: KOREA FILM COMMISSIONS & INDUSTRIAL NETWORK (KFCIN)
This seminar introduces national and regional support programs available to foreign productions that wish to film in Korea or are planning co-production projects with Korea. The focus will be on programs available at different stages of the project and those applicable to international co-productions. The event will include case presentations, an introduction to support programs, and a Q&A session. Producers will have the opportunity to obtain detailed information about the soft money they are interested in.
Moderator: Sumin SEO (General Manager, Korea Film Commissions & Industrial Network)
Speakers: Jinhae PARK (Manager, Korean Film Council) June MAENG (Staff, Seoul Film Commission) Eunkyoung LEE (CEO/Producer, MYSTERY PICTURES) Teruhisa YAMAMOTO (CEO/Producer, CHIAROSCURO) |
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Sumin SEO (General Manager, Korea Film Commissions & Industrial Network) |  Jinhae PARK (Manager, Korean Film Council)
| June MAENG (Staff,
Seoul Film Commission)
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| Eunkyoung LEE
(CEO/Producer, MYSTERY PICTURES) | Teruhisa YAMAMOTO
(CEO/Producer, CHIAROSCURO) |
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Check Out Seminar Information!
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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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>> Find Other Exhibitors Information From Here <<
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Access/Dates& Opening Hours
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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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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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Exclusive Coupons for TIFFCOM Participants available near the venue
> Click the image to download PDF < |
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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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