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UPCOMING EVENT MPA Seminar co-organized by the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival October.02.2026

第39回東京国際映画祭 共催企画 MPAセミナー開催のお知らせ
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The MPA Seminar will examine how Japan’s production incentive framework is performing in an increasingly competitive global marketplace and explore opportunities to further strengthen the country’s position as a leading destination for film and television production. Bringing together respected Japanese and international experts, the session will provide informed perspectives on a range of incentive models, including national and local -based programs, and share global best practice on attracting investment, fostering local industry growth, and building a sustainable world-class production ecosystem

Organizer Motion Picture Association (MPA)
Co-organizer UNIJAPAN
Supported by Embassy of the United States of America
Federation of Japanese Films Industry, Inc. (FJFI)
Date October 27th (TUE), 2026, 1:30pm – 4:30pm (Open: 1pm)
Venue Hall & Conference, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 6f
Admission fee Free(Pre-registeration is required)
Language Japanese・English(Simultaneous interpretation)

♦Program♦

Keynote Speech:

Alex Boden (Tokyo Vice producer)
Paul Muller (Vice President Production Policy, APAC, Motion Picture Association)

Panel Discussion and Q&A:Strengthening Japan’s production environment(TBA)

Patrick Brzenski(Asia Editor, The Hollywood Reporter)(Moderater)
Paul Muller (Vice President Production Policy, APAC, Motion Picture Association)
Alex Boden (Tokyo Vice Producer)
Deb Richards (Netflix)

♦How to register♦

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