3 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:57 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:27 UTC
TIFFCOM and the Marché du Film will co-organize the Japan IP Market at the 2027 Cannes Film Festival from May 14-15, marking the second edition of the event following its launch in May 2026 as part of Japan’s Country of Honour program. The announcement was made at TIFFCOM in Tokyo during the session 'Beyond Country of Honour: Building the Next Global Partnerships with Japan,' with speakers including Alexandra Zakharchenko, Head of Industry Programs at the Marché du Film.
The initiative aims to connect Japanese rights holders with international producers and buyers through pitch sessions, one-on-one meetings, and industry discussions to foster adaptations, acquisitions, and collaborations. Participating companies in the 2026 edition included Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company, with Tetsu Fujimura, CEO of Filosophia, among the speakers. The Japan IP Market complements TIFFCOM’s Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, creating a year-round platform for global engagement with Japanese intellectual property. Further details for the 2027 program will be announced in the coming months.
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