Introduction of Talents Tokyo 2021:
During the 6 days of the 22nd TOKYO FILMeX held from November 1 to November 6, 2021, the talent development and networking program “Talents Tokyo 2021” will bring together 15 upcoming promising filmmakers and producers. They will receive lectures from film experts at the forefront of cinema who will share their experiences as a professional.
Each participant will bring one developing project which four main experts and other local industry professionals will analyze on its various aspects, such as directing, producing and investment viability.
As the main event of the program, participant will publicly present his/her own project which will be eligible for the Talents Tokyo Award. This program aims to inspire promising filmmakers to develop their voices and become the “Next Masters”.
The program will be conducted through the supervision of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) and the Talents Tokyo Organizing Committee (TOKYO FILMeX), in cooperation with Berlinale Talents and in collaboration with GOETHE-INSTITUT Tokyo.
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Outline of Talents Tokyo 2021:
Title: Talents Tokyo 2021
Dates: From November 1 to 6, 2021
(6 days during the TOKYO FILMeX 2021)
Venue: Yurakucho Asahi Hall, etc.
Organizers:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Talents Tokyo Organizing Committee (TOKYO FILMeX)
In Cooperation with: Berlinale Talents
In Collaboration with: GOETHE-INSTITUT Tokyo
Official home page: https://talents-tokyo.jp/
*Note: If in the case that COVID-19 is still a threat by the end of August, Talents Tokyo 2021 will be held online.