JETRO Event Report

Sundance Film Festival 2007: Meet the Next-Generation Japanese Filmmakers!

Having a writer’s block or desperately searching for new ideas or talents for your next film project? We have a perfect event set up just for you! Mark your calendar to hear the proposal of the hottest ideas presented by the next-generation Japanese filmmakers themselves. The filmmakers are ready to pitch their ideas and upcoming projects for you on January 23rd to 27th. To set up a meeting, please contact yuki_machida@jetro.go.jp.

Japan Bash and Night at SXSW 2007!

Save two consecutive nights during SXSW for a unique performance by the best line-up of Japanese artists. In collaboration with SXSW Music Asia, JAPAN BASH will be held at the park located in front of the convention center on March 15th. With food, drinks, and live music, this is an event you would not want to miss. And of course, don’t forget the 11th annual JAPAN NIGHT hosted by SXSW Asia Japan on night following JAPAN BASH. Keep March 15th and the 16th open to see the hottest new rock bands hyping the current underground of Japan. For more information will be announced at http://www.sxsw-asia.com

Thank you for your support at Show Biz Japan! Sneak Peek 2006.

Out of 73 applicants that we had for our independent movie selection, 11 directors were chosen to show their work at our screening event:

Junya Sakino
“Orizuru” (drama/ 14 min)

Yorico Murakami
“Talking About Amy” (documentary/ 8min)
“Corazon En Fuego”(animation/ 8 min)
“Elevator” (animation/ 2 min)

Takuro Miyoshi
“Fridge Light” (drama/ 21 min)

Akihiro Kitamura
“I’ll Be There With You” (drama/ 92 min)

Yasuaki Nakajima
“After the Apocalypse” (drama/ 72 min)

Sakurako Harima
“Bra! America” (comedy/ 50 min)

Teppei Nakamura
“Reflection” (drama/ 10 min)

Hiroo Takaoka
“Collateral” (drama/ 10 min)

Masanori Baba
“Chiyo” (drama/ 25 min)

Kunio Nozawa
“Without Strings” (horror/ 13 min)

Miyuki Sohara
“Hannari -Geisha Modern-“ (documentary/ 95 min)

We had more than 300 people appear for the event and it was definitely a great networking opportunity for these young directors. We would like to express our gratitude to all those who joined in on our event and wish the best of luck to these rising talents! If you would like to get in contact with the artists above, please email emily_ohno@jetro.go.jp.

See you next year at AFM 2007

Our AFM reception held at the Le Merigot Hotel on November 2nd attracted more than 400 buyers, sellers, media and other entertainment industry professionals. It was a successful networking event! Furthermore, the companies at our JETRO booth in Loews Hotel had a total of 150 meetings.

The companies that participated in JETRO’s booth this year are:

• Eleven Arts, Inc.
• Gold View Co., Ltd
• Happa, Inc./ Roar
• Micott and Basara Inc.
• Movie-Eye Entertainment
• Open Sesame Co., Ltd
• Hannari Geisha LLC c/o Sakura Production U.S.A
• Soy Source Entertainment Inc.

We would like to express our gratitude to those of you who joined in the event. If you are interested in any of the products owned by the companies above, please email emily_ohno@jetro.go.jp.

See you at AFM 2007!