From Tokyo to the World! Talents Tokyo “Meetup Support Program” Selected Alumni Announced for the Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland)

 
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), and the Talents Tokyo Organizing Committee will hold Talents Tokyo 2026, a talent and project development program for emerging Asian filmmakers, in November. We are pleased to announce the alumni selected to attend the Locarno Film Festival through the newly launched Meetup Support Program 2026.

Meetup Support Program

The Meetup Support Program provides opportunities for Talents Tokyo alumni to attend international film festivals and project markets, expand their professional networks, and advance their in-development projects. In 2026, the program will provide opportunities for alumni to attend the Locarno Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival.

Selected Alumni for the Locarno Film Festival 2026

August 5–15

Participation in Locarno Pro

Selected alumni will primarily participate in programs and events throughout Locarno Pro, the industry platform of the Locarno Film Festival, as well as other festival events. Locarno Pro is an international platform where filmmakers and industry professionals—including producers, distributors, and sales agents—gather to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for project development, international co-production, financing, and talent development. Through networking and exchanges during the festival, the program aims to foster new connections and create opportunities for alumni to further advance their careers.

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About Talents Tokyo

Initiated in 2010 and held annually in Tokyo, Talents Tokyo is a talent and project development program for emerging Asian filmmakers. It provides aspiring directors and producers with the knowledge, connections, and opportunities needed to develop careers in the international film industry. Launched as the Asian counterpart to Berlinale Talents,the talent development program of the Berlin International Film Festival, Talents Tokyo marks its 17th edition this year. For further information, please see the attached press release or visit the official Talents Tokyo website. https://talents-tokyo.jp/