Support Program for the Participation at Film Festivals

This program is initiated in year 2003 by the Commission of the Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunka-cho).

The program provides subsidies to Japanese films and Japanese film professionals and artists participating in overseas film festivals and film markets. The support covers expenses for: production of foreign language subtitles, production of promotional material, and travel expenses. A priority budget for this program is set for film works invited to the feature film competitions at major film festivals in Cannes, Venice, and Berlin and a special budget is used for young and emerging filmmakers.

The program is carried out and fully operated by UNIJAPAN.
To find out more, see here.

Support Program for International Co-Production 'J-Pitch'

This program is initiated in April, 2006 by the support of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

'J-Pitch' is a support program for Japanese film producers who aim at international co-productions. It helps Japanese film producers with projects that have co-production potential to participate at overseas co-production project markets and foster an exchange of ideas and building of relationships with experienced international producers. Through a year-around workshops and seminars held within Japan, 'J-Pitch' helps Japanese producers obtain the necessary information on co-productions with overseas.

'J-Pitch' program is administered and fully operated by UNIJAPAN.
To find out more on J-Pitch, see here.