[Arts Council Tokyo] Overseas Dispatch Program for Art Management Professionals, etc. 2nd Call for Participants for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival
Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Arts Council Tokyo have opened applications for their "Overseas Dispatch Program for Art Management Professionals," sending young professionals to the Toronto International Film Festival. This program aims to broaden their international perspective and deepen their understanding of the film industry at a festival known as a precursor to the Academy Awards.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Arts Council Tokyo, a public interest incorporated foundation under the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, are implementing the "Overseas Dispatch Program for Art Management Professionals," which dispatches young art management professionals who will play a role in connecting artists and society in the future, to overseas festivals for short periods.
For the second round in fiscal year 2026, we will dispatch participants to the Toronto International Film Festival, known as North America's largest film festival. This film festival, also positioned as a precursor to the Academy Awards, screens over 300 films annually. From 2026, the newly established official market "TIFF: The Market" will gather industry professionals from various countries, allowing participants to experience the entire film industry in a short period.
We look forward to applications from young film industry professionals who aspire to international expansion.
(Seven regions are planned for dispatch in fiscal year 2026)
Destination: The 51st Toronto International Film Festival
■ Purpose and Objectives
By dispatching participants to coincide with the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival, the program aims to acquire an international perspective through networking with industry professionals gathered at the film festival and its concurrently held market, and to deepen insights into the film industry, thereby connecting to future activities.
■ Film Festival Dispatch Advisor
Hirokazu Kore-eda (Film Director)
■ Examples of Activities during Stay
Visiting screening sessions at the film festival, pitching at the market, observing industry conferences, meeting with industry professionals, participating in networking events, etc.
Dispatch Period
September 10 - September 17, 2026 (tentative) (Maximum 7 nights stay locally)
Number of Dispatched Personnel
Approximately 3 people
Target Audience
Mainly young film industry professionals (film festival directors, producers, film directors, screenwriters, technical/production staff, film media/critics, etc.)
Application Period
May 8, 2026 (Fri) 14:00 - June 4, 2026 (Thu) 14:00
How to Apply
Please apply from the special website (https://www.act-kaigaihaken.jp).
Special Website
For details, please refer to the special website or the press release (PDF) below.
d38211-1050-5a432371df1976b016d6a1662b98836c.pdf
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Arts Council Tokyo, a public interest incorporated foundation under the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, are implementing the "Overseas Dispatch Program for Art Management Professionals," which dispatches young art management professionals who will play a role in connecting artists and society in the future, to overseas festivals for short periods.
For the second round in fiscal year 2026, we will dispatch participants to the Toronto International Film Festival, known as North America's largest film festival. This film festival, also positioned as a precursor to the Academy Awards, screens over 300 films annually. From 2026, the newly established official market "TIFF: The Market" will gather industry professionals from various countries, allowing participants to experience the entire film industry in a short period.
We look forward to applications from young film industry professionals who aspire to international expansion.
(Seven regions are planned for dispatch in fiscal year 2026)
Destination: The 51st Toronto International Film Festival
■ Purpose and Objectives
By dispatching participants to coincide with the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival, the program aims to acquire an international perspective through networking with industry professionals gathered at the film festival and its concurrently held market, and to deepen insights into the film industry, thereby connecting to future activities.
■ Film Festival Dispatch Advisor
Hirokazu Kore-eda (Film Director)
■ Examples of Activities during Stay
Visiting screening sessions at the film festival, pitching at the market, observing industry conferences, meeting with industry professionals, participating in networking events, etc.
Dispatch Period
September 10 - September 17, 2026 (tentative) (Maximum 7 nights stay locally)
Number of Dispatched Personnel
Approximately 3 people
Target Audience
Mainly young film industry professionals (film festival directors, producers, film directors, screenwriters, technical/production staff, film media/critics, etc.)
Application Period
May 8, 2026 (Fri) 14:00 - June 4, 2026 (Thu) 14:00
How to Apply
Please apply from the special website (https://www.act-kaigaihaken.jp).
Special Website
For details, please refer to the special website or the press release (PDF) below.
d38211-1050-5a432371df1976b016d6a1662b98836c.pdf