Producers behind the Cannes title 'Renoir' will speak at a Tokyo market panel as the Atmovie Global Track accelerator formalizes a partnership with the Ties That Bind workshop.
Key facts
- •The 'Building Creative Partnerships' panel is open to all TIFFCOM badge holders.
- •Christophe Bruncher and Oh Heejung will mentor a two-day closed workshop for fellows on October 27–28.
- •Moriya Takeshi, CEO of Atmovie, produced the Japan Academy Film Prize-winning film 'Midnight Swan.'
- •Ties That Bind is organized by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Audiovisual Fund in collaboration with EAVE and the Udine Far East Film Festival.
- •The program aims to address difficulties Japanese creators face when communicating and building trust across international borders.
Producers behind Hayakawa Chie’s Cannes competition film 'Renoir' are set to speak at an Asia-Europe co-production panel at Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market on October 30. The event, titled 'Building Creative Partnerships,' coincides with the Tokyo International Film Festival and marks a new partnership between the Japanese accelerator Atmovie Global Track and the Europe-based workshop Ties That Bind.
Panelists and Industry Expertise
The panel features Eiko Mizuno-Gray, CEO of Loaded Films, and French producer Christophe Bruncher, both of whom worked on 'Renoir.' Mizuno-Gray’s portfolio includes 'Plan 75' and 'To the Ends of the Earth,' and she is currently developing co-productions with Poland and the Philippines. Bruncher, who serves as head of studies for Ties That Bind, has recently produced titles including 'Truly Naked' and 'Four Seasons in Java.' Joining them are Oh Heejung, founder of Seesaw Pictures, and Moriya Takeshi, CEO of Atmovie. The panel was curated by Sekiguchi Mio, a producer at Atmovie Global Track, and Alessandro Gropplero, who co-founded Ties That Bind and manages the Friuli Venezia Giulia Audiovisual Fund.
Accelerator Program and Objectives
Ahead of the public panel, Oh and Bruncher will lead a two-day closed workshop for accelerator fellows on October 27 and 28. This program focuses on project development and career path discussions rather than traditional lectures. The initiative aims to help Japanese filmmakers navigate international co-production markets, addressing challenges such as cross-cultural trust and communication barriers. Atmovie Global Track provides mentorship and training, with fellows pitching projects at major industry events like the Japan Pavilion at Cannes and the Japan Pitch at the Busan International Film Festival. The program is supported by the Japan Creator Support Fund, which was established by the Japan Arts Council using funding from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
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