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.

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.

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.

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.

The first two Hong Kong-Japan co-productions to receive accolades from the Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme,
'All the Things We Have Done Wrong That Led Us to This' and '38.83' have been awarded a grant of up to HK$ 9 million (approximately US$1.1 million) to assist their production.
Award winners Stanley Kwan and Shunsuke Koga, together with their 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.

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.

Tokyo Docs is an international documentary co-production event that aims to promote Japan to the world through international co-productions.
This seminar will showcase the talented Japanese filmmakers and their short documentaries to the world.

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) TIFFCOM, and Digital Hollywood University (DHU) will hold the “MPA/DHU/TIFFCOM Master Class Seminar & Pitching Contest .
This seminar and pitching event, which is being held for the 6th time annually this year, was created to provide young film makers with a platform to expand overseas.