Tokyo Content Market Expands Seminar Lineups and Remake Rights as Japan IP Demand Surges
TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda is steering the content market through a historic wave of international interest in Japanese intellectual property, bolstered by nearly 43 million visitors to Japan and the global success of productions like Shōgun, The Hollywood Reporter reported. The market runs from October 28 to 30 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan. Organizers expect attendance to equal or exceed the approximately 4,600 visitors and 300 exhibitors logged previously.
Tokyo IP Market Broadens Scope After Cannes Collaboration
The initiative formerly known as Tokyo Story Market has been relaunched as the Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake. The expanded program brings in major remake-rights holders such as film companies Toei and Shochiku alongside toy manufacturer Takara Tomy. Managing director Kaori Ikeda noted that the market collaborated with the Cannes Marché du Film earlier in the year, serving as the Country of Honour to introduce Japanese intellectual property for adaptation into films, games, and other formats with backing from the Japanese government and industry.
Industry Keynotes Focus on Global Coproduction and Artificial Intelligence
The upcoming seminar program features prominent creators and executives discussing cross-border collaborations. The “Unlocking the Global Potential of Japanese IP” session features producer Shinzo Matsuhashi, Steven Maeda from Netflix’s One Piece, and Amazon MGM Studios Japan head Buddy Marini. Additionally, the event introduces artificial intelligence as a keynote topic, featuring AGBO executives Chris Brearton and Dominic Hughes for a session on technology and storytelling. The Association of Japanese Animations will release its annual industry data during its dedicated TIFFCOM session, while regional television stations present case studies regarding overseas format sales.
Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Connects Finished Projects to International Festivals
Now in its seventh year, the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market continues its work linking partially funded projects with production partners. Two completed productions from the previous year are scheduled for screening within the festival’s Crosscut Asia+ section. Among past success stories, the animated production The Violinist secured an Italian partner at the 2023 event before winning the top award at Annecy, according to Kaori Ikeda.
Frequently Asked Questions About TIFFCOM
What are the exact dates and location for TIFFCOM?
TIFFCOM runs from October 28 to 30 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Who are the key speakers for the technology keynote?
AGBO executives Chris Brearton and Dominic Hughes deliver the technology and storytelling keynote focusing on artificial intelligence.
Which companies participate in the Tokyo IP Market?
Participating remake-rights holders include film companies Toei and Shochiku, alongside toy manufacturer Takara Tomy and various Japanese publishing companies.
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