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‘Shogun,’ ‘Kokuho’ and ‘Renoir’ Producers Discuss Global Pathways for Japanese Talent at Tokyo Film Festival
[ad_1] Three Japanese female producers who have achieved international critical and commercial success —Miyagawa Eriko, Eiko Mizuno Gray and Murata Chieko – participated in a Tokyo International Film Festival event...
Tokyo Fest Premiere ‘Double Happiness’ Boards Moebius for Asia-Pacific Sales
[ad_1] Hong Kong sales company Moebius Entertainment has boarded Taiwanese film “Double Happiness” for international sales across Asia-Pacific territories, following the film’s world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival....
‘Parasite’ Producer Barunson E&A Highlights Indonesia Pivot at Tokyo Market Seminar
[ad_1] Barunson E&A, the production and distribution studio behind “Parasite,” reaffirmed that sharply rising production costs and slowing film revenue in Korea are driving local producers to pivot towards global...
‘Blood & Sweat’ Examines Japan–Finland Co-Production Realities at Tokyo Market
[ad_1] Added time for script delays, differing ideas of days off and additional cost of crew. Producers of “Blood & Sweat”, an upcoming eight-episode crime series produced by Japan’s AX-ON...
Yamada Yoji and Lee Sang-il Trade Insights on Art, Rivalry and Japan’s Film Future at Tokyo Festival
[ad_1] The Tokyo International Film Festival‘s TIFF Lounge series of talks and masterclasses featured a conversation between Yamada Yoji, director of the festival Centerpiece “Tokyo Taxi”, and Lee Sang-il, recipient...
‘Alien: Earth’ Exec Touts Thailand’s 30% Film Incentive, Asia Hub Status at Tokyo Fest
[ad_1] Thailand has transformed from a scenic backdrop into one of Asia’s most competitive production hubs, backed by enhanced film incentives and robust infrastructure, according to Apinat Obb Siricharoenjit, partner...
Tokyo: Nikkei rises to record high before BOJ decision, JGB yield climb
[ad_1] [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a record high on Thursday, shaking off early weakness, as investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s latest policy decision.Japanese government bond (JGB)...
‘Morte Cucina’ Team Says Asian Co-Productions Face Cash Flow Crisis – Tokyo Market
[ad_1] Film co-production in Asia is still a complex game with substantial challenges, especially in cash flow financing, according to the creative team behind Tokyo International Film Festival competition title “Morte Cucina.” Speaking at...
Psychological Thriller ‘The Sleepless Girl’ Bows at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
[ad_1] Producer Patrick Mao Huang (Cannes winner “Tiger Stripes”) of Taiwan’s Flash Forward Entertainment is presenting psychological thriller “The Sleepless Girl” at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, looking to connect with...
‘Konbini’ Bridges Cultures at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
[ad_1] A Spanish director is bringing a distinctly Japanese story to the screen with “Konbini,” a humanistic drama about an elderly man who deliberately shoplifts to get arrested and the...
‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Sequel Sets 2026 Shoot, Director Soi Cheang Reveals in Tokyo
[ad_1] The sequel to hit Hong Kong period action film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” will start shooting in March next year, revealed its director Soi Cheang at the...
Tokyo Market Chief Shiina Yasushi Charts Path to Co-Production Hub as TIFFCOM Hits Record Growth
[ad_1] TIFFCOM, Tokyo International Film Festival‘s market arm, is riding a wave of international momentum, with CEO Shiina Yasushi pointing to strong year-on-year growth as evidence the market is successfully...