TIFFCOM
TIFFCOM 2025 hits record growth as co-production hub
Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
The Tokyo International Film Festival's market arm, TIFFCOM, has achieved record participation with 322 exhibiting companies, up from 283 last year, as it shifts toward becoming a key co-production and financing hub in Asia. Managing Director Ikeda Kaori and CEO Shiina Yasushi outlined plans to strengthen regional ties, IP adaptation, and international collaborations through seminars and initiatives like the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. The event emphasizes Japan's diverse content ecosystem, from animation to live-action, amid growing demand for Asian partnerships.
The Blue Book of China Film 2025, edited by academics from Peking and Zhejiang Universities, debuted at the Tokyo International Film Festival's TIFFCOM market, highlighting the Chinese cinema industry's challenges and renewal paths. It reports a 22.6% drop in 2024 box office revenue to RMB42.5 billion amid audience fragmentation, while pointing to growth in mid-budget films, comedies, and AI-driven projects like 'Ne Zha 2'. The launch sparked discussions on sustainable production and global potential.