[Event] 'Talents Tokyo 2026' / Pre-Event Special Screening of Talents Graduate Works

Talents Tokyo The Executive Committee has been co-hosting the 'Talents Tokyo' program every autumn since 2010 with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, aiming to foster 'talents' who have the potential to become 'next-generation masters' to strengthen creativity and communication in the film field in Tokyo. This human resource development program invites young Asian filmmakers and producers to Tokyo and offers opportunities to learn know-how for succeeding globally through a seven-day workshop. Additionally, this project is the only Asian edition of 'Berlinale Talents,' held as part of the Berlin International Film Festival, for overseas expansion. Many graduates have won awards at international film festivals such as Cannes and Venice, and have produced numerous filmmakers active worldwide.

The 17th edition of "Talents Tokyo 2026" will be held under the theme "The Suspended Steps of Storytellers," held on Monday, November 23 ~ Sunday, November 29. A public presentation open to the public is also planned (advance registration is required for coverage and viewing). Details regarding the release date will be announced later.

As a result of selection, 17 participants (talents) have been selected. The following four international professionals will serve as the main lecturers. Film director Midi Gee, producer Tan Sien, world sales lecturer Ola Bishuk and Christina Justo from Berlinale Talents.

We also announce that we have selected projects that are expected to expand globally in the future to be eligible for the Next Masters Support Program.

Ahead of "Talents Tokyo 2026," as a pre-event, a special screening of works by graduates of the Talents will be held on Friday, November 6th ~ Sunday, November 8th at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum Hall. The films to be screened are: "Because I Don't Want to Die Alone" (2024) directed by Janus Victoria (TT2013 graduate), "Spring Journey" (2023) directed by Wang Pinwen (TT2019 graduate), and "Silent Autobiography" (2022) directed by Makbal Mubarak (TT2025 graduate). Post-screening directors' Q&A sessions are also planned. Additionally, on November 8, a cross-talk featuring director Kaori Oda (TT2015 graduate) and producer Masumi Soga (TT2011 graduate) will be moderated, with Tokyo International Film Festival programmer Yutaka Shimizu as moderator.

Overview of the "Talents Tokyo 2026" Event

session

November 23, 2026 (Mon, holiday) to 29th (Sun)
※ "Public Presentation" scheduled for Friday, November 27
Details regarding the pre-registration for coverage and viewing will be announced later.

Venue

Vision Center Yurakucho (Hibiya Marine Bldg. 3F, 1-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Yurakucho Asahi Square (Yurakucho Marion 11 F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Sponsor

Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo,
Talents Tokyo Executive Committee

alliance

Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale Talents)

cooperation

Goethe Institute Tokyo

official website

https://talents-tokyo.jp/

Main Instructor (Extract Parts)

main lecturer

Midi Z/Filmmaker
TAN Si En/Producer
Ola BYSZUK/World Sales
Christina JUST/Berlinale Talentz

Attendees (Talents)

Attendees (Talents)

Director:
HU Guo (China)
JIANG Xiaoxuan (China)
Michelle ZHOU (China)
YUNG Tsz Hong (Hong Kong)
Lamtiar Simorangkir (Indonesia)
MIYAHARA Takuya (Japan)
MORI Arata (Japan)
SAKAMOTO Yukari (Japan)
Lay Thida (Myanmar)
Moe Myat May Zarchi (Myanmar)
Cris BRINGAS (Philippines)
Shoki LIN (Singapore)
LIANG Hong-Kai (Taiwan)
Tanaseth TULYATHAN (Thailand)
Producer:
Kristine DE LEON (Philippines)
Joyce CHOU (Taiwan)
Samavee PUMMUANG (Thailand)

* They are listed in alphabetical order by country/region.
* Country/region indicates country of origin or current base of operations.
* Information as of October 2, 2026, subject to change.

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Next Masters Support Program Selection Plan

A)planning and development fund

Up to 1.5 million yen is supported for projects in the planning and development stage.

Mouly Surya(Coach, TT2010, Indonesia), The Wife Who Can See Dead People (or Jinn)
Sorayos PRAPAPAN(Coach, TT2015, Thailand), Zoo Season
YEO Siew Hua(Coach, TT2015, Singapore), Silence Once Begun
ZHOU Hao, All Fixed Up
Yulia Evina Bhara(Producer, TT2020, Indonesia), Unholy
YAMASHITA Momi (Coach, TT2021, Japan), Autumn Ripens
SINN Kirin(Coach, TT2023, Korea Republic), Maiden Home
Alvin LEE(Coach, TT2024, Singapore), Talk To Me When You Are Dead
LAU Kok Rui(Coach, TT2024, Malaysia), Wake Me Up When The Mourning Ends
Glenn BARIT(Coach, TT2025, Philippines), Luzonensis and Floresiensis
NGUYN Luong Chung Hung (Coach, TT2025, Vietnam), Summer 1999
Sam MANACSA (Coach, TT2025, Philippines), The Void is Immense in Idle Hours
Sean Ali WANG (Coach, TT2025, China), Pratopia
Sushi KUWAYAMA (Coach, TT2018, China), Atsushi Kuwayama (Coach, TT 2025, Japan), Home-work
ZHENG LU Xinyuan (Coach, TT2025, China), A Stranger at My Door

B) International Promotion Fund

A program that supports up to 500,000 yen for publicity costs for completed or nearing completion works.

MO Jinjin(Producer, TT2016, China), Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting
Sompot CHIDGASORNPONGSE(Coach, TT2018, Thailand), 9 Temples to Heaven
MURAYAMA Kazuya/MURAYAMA Kazuya (Coach, TT2023, Japan), The Ballet Lesson
Ivy Yu-Hua SHEN(Producer, TT2024, Taiwan), KAKTARUA

*Names of graduates (Director/Producer, Talents Tokyo Year of Completion, Country/Region) are displayed under the 'Project Name'.
* Talents Tokyo Completion year and name are displayed in alphabetical order.
*Country/region names refer to your home country or current base of activity.
*Information as of October 2, 2026, and subject to change.

"Talents Tokyo 2026" Pre-Event Special Screening of Talents Graduate Works Event Overview

session

Friday, November 6, 2026 ~8 (Sun)

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography Hall

Ticket

無料（要事前申し込み、詳細は後⽇公式ウェブサイトにてお知らせします）

Films to be screened

"Because I Don't Want to Die Alone" (2024) Director/Writer: Janus Victoria (TT 2013)
"Spring Row" (2023) Director/Producer: Wang Ping-wen (TT 2019)
"Silent Autobiography" (2022) Director: Makbar Mubarak (TT 2025)

Sponsor

Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo,
Talents Tokyo Executive Committee

Contact Us

Talents Tokyo Executive Committee
E-MAIL:: talents*talents-tokyo.jp (Please replace * with @)