Talents Tokyo 2017 (TT2017), the Asian talent development and networking platform for film, will take place again from November 20 (Mon) to November 25 (Sat), 2017 during the 18th TOKYO FILMeX in 2017. We will welcome applications from May 15 (Mon) to June 15 (Thurs), 2017.
Fifteen successful "Talents" (participants) will have the opportunity to work on their own film projects and build networks among young filmmakers and film professionals throughout the 6-day workshop.
Many, including Singaporean director Mr. Anthony Chen and Filipina producer Ms. Bianca Balbuena, have studied at Talents Tokyo, producing over one hundred "alumni." Talents Tokyo also continues to encourage its alumni to materialize their film projects through the Next Masters Support Program.
Outline of Talents Tokyo 2017
| Dates | November 20 (Mon) - November 25 (Sat), 2017
(6 days during the TOKYO FILMeX 2017) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Yurakucho Asahi Hall, etc. |
| Eligibility | Film director or producer who is a nationality / resident of a country / region in East Asia and / or Southeast Asia |
| Number of people to be accepted |
Twelve to fifteen |
| Eligible countries /area |
East Asia and Southeast Asia |
| Application submission period |
May 15 (Mon) - June 15 (Thurs), 2017 |
| Organized by |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), the Japan Foundation Asia Center, Talents Tokyo Organizing Committee (Tokyo FILMeX) |
| In Cooperation with |
Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale Talents) |
| In Collaboration with |
Goethe-Institut Tokyo |
| Website | Please see the official website for more details on the project. |
We look forward to receiving the entries from young filmmakers and producers.
