Tokyo – Tokyo Docs, Japan’s premier international documentary festival, will be held from 29 October to 1 November. Until last year, it was held in December every year since 2011. Twenty projects by Japanese filmmakers will be pitched to thirty decision-makers from around the world. Five projects originating from outside Japan will be pitched as well. Last year, there was a focus on cooperation with other Asia nations, and this year, the focus will be further intensified to … [Read more...] about Tokyo Docs 2014
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TIFF presents “SAMURAI Award Special Talk Session”
Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the TIFF presents the SAMURAI Award Special Talk Session which will be held to feature Takeshi Kitano, one of Japan’s most prominent film director. We will also invite young Japanese filmmakers, international film critic and film curator to talk about “Now and Future of Japanese Film” on 25 October. This year, TIFF has launched the SAMURAI Award to commend achievements of filmmaker who continues to create groundbreaking films … [Read more...] about TIFF presents “SAMURAI Award Special Talk Session”
Star appearance at 27th Tokyo International Film Festival
This year, the appearances of Hollywood filmmakers such as John Lasseter and Tim Burton and Japanese filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano and Hideaki Anno are confirmed as well as other guests from around the world. The organisers are planning many event opportunities to meet them such as the opening carpet ceremony, events at Roppongi Hills Arena, stage appearances and Q&A to bring the film festival more excitement. To lead off 2020 Tokyo Olympic, TIFF will transmit “TOKYO” to all … [Read more...] about Star appearance at 27th Tokyo International Film Festival
Domo flags promote NHK WORLD TV at Tokyo International Airport
Tokyo – NHK’s official mascot Domo is helping to promote NHK WORLD TV to travellers visiting Japan. Since 1 October, an array of flags in different designs featuring Domo has been welcoming people from overseas at the international passenger terminal of Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport. These flags are designed to appeal to foreign visitors various attractions of Japan, such as sushi, Mt. Fuji, and hot springs, as well as NHK WORLD TV and its free apps easily available on … [Read more...] about Domo flags promote NHK WORLD TV at Tokyo International Airport
27th Tokyo International Film Festival
The complete line-up of the main sections were introduced by the programming directors, in addition to the earlier announcement of Opening and Closing films Big Hero 6 (Directors: Don Hall, Chris Williams) and Parasyte (Director: Takashi Yamazaki). For the competition section, a total of 1,373 titles from 92 countries and regions were submitted to TIFF this year. Daihachi Yoshida, the director of Pale Moon which was selected for the Competition section and Miki Nakatani, the Festival Muse of … [Read more...] about 27th Tokyo International Film Festival
NHK World TV’s new programmes
Tokyo – During the second half of FY2014, NHK World TV – NHK’s international broadcasting service in English – will bring in a wider variety of programmes. As a trial attempt, they will air shows during more convenient hours for viewers around the world under the new programming. New NHK World Showcase Saturdays 1:10 ~ 2:00 p.m. (JST) etc. (4 times daily) NHK World TV will introduce new genres and production approaches to cater for various viewer interests. Programmes … [Read more...] about NHK World TV’s new programmes