Talents Tokyo 2026
This project started in Tokyo in 2010 as the only Asian version of the Berlinale Talents held as part of the Berlin International Film Festival. It has produced many Asian filmmakers who are active on the world stage, and its achievements as a human resource development project are attracting attention around the world. This program, which is now in its 17 th year, invites young Asian filmmakers and producers to Tokyo, and provides them with the know-how and opportunities to build networks to be active in the world as filmmakers through workshops lasting about 1 week, including lectures by front-line professionals such as those involved in the Berlin International Film Festival, and presentations to filmmakers. In addition, as a pre-event for this project, we will continue to hold screenings in fiscal 2025 to widely publicize the achievements of graduates. I will let you know the details later.
Outline of the meeting
- implementation period
- November 23, 2026 (Mon/Holiday) - Sunday, November 29
- Venue
- Vision Center Yurakucho, etc. (planned)
- Program
- ・Joint evaluation meeting (presentation of the film adaptation plan, screening and commendation)
・ Lectures by professionals such as film directors and producers
・ Viewing of reference works
・ Exchange with participants and lecturers, Tokyo excursion
Eligibility
A person who meets all of the following conditions
- (1) Persons with East Asian or Southeast Asian nationality (regardless of current country of residence), or (2) Nationals other than (1) above who reside in East Asia or Southeast Asian countries at the time of application and during the Talents Tokyo Holding period.
- Those who have not participated in Talents Tokyo in the past, understand the application rules (English version) mentioned in the next section, and are able to complete the application materials in English and submit them online.
- Those who can understand all programs in English and are willing to participate in programs conducted in English.
- Those who participate in all programs held in Tokyo during the event period and are able to stay at accommodations designated by the organizers.
- Aiming to become a professional film director or film producer who meets any of the following requirements
(a) Aspiring directors: Those who have directed at least one short film and have directed less than three feature films
(b) Aspiring producers: Those who have produced at least one short film in the past
(c) Those who are developing a feature film project.
*No group participation
Application Summary
- Number of applicants
- 17 in Japan and overseas
- offering period
- From noon on Friday, May 1, 2026 to 23:59 on Sunday, May 31
- selection period
- From June to August 2026
詳細・申込は公式ウェブサイトにてご確認ください。
graduate support program
In addition to the "Next Masters Support Program," which has been implemented since fiscal 2014 as a support program for graduates, a new "Meetup Support Program" will be launched in fiscal 2026. We provide opportunities to meet with international film festival stakeholders and participate in related events to further advance graduates and support international career development and activities.
Next Masters Support Program 2026
Through the three frameworks of the "Planning and Development Fund", "Promotion Fund", and "Fellowship Program", we support the filmmaking and overseas expansion of Talents Tokyo graduates.
Application Summary
- Target audience
- Talents Tokyo Cultivating life
- Number of applicants
- Determined according to application status
- offering period
- From noon on Friday, May 1, 2026 to 23:59 on Sunday, May 31
- selection period
- From June to August 2026
Meetup Support Program 2026
We send them to overseas film festivals and support their participation in local meetings and related events.
Application Summary
- Target audience
- Talents Tokyo Cultivating life
- Number of applicants
- 5 per year
- Client
- Locarno International Film Festival/Berlin International Film Festival
- offering period
- From noon on Friday, May 1, 2026 to 23:59 on Sunday, May 31
- selection period
- June 2026
詳細・申込は公式ウェブサイトにてご確認ください。
Credit
- Sponsor
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, Talents Tokyo Executive Committee
- alliance
- Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale Talents)
- cooperation
- Goethe Institute
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Contact Us
Talents Tokyo Executive Committee
E-MAIL: talents*talents-tokyo.jp (Please replace * with @ in half width)
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