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Tokyo FILMex Competition
TOKYO FILMeX
July 15, 2026Tokyo, Japan
Critical validation from elite arthouse programmers, intensive Q&A integrations, and elevated prestige within the Japanese independent market.
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Critical validation from elite arthouse programmers, intensive Q&A integrations, and elevated prestige within the Japanese independent market.
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Restricted to emerging Asian directors. Films must exceed 60 minutes, be completed after April 1, 2025, and guarantee a Japan Premiere.
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No direct funding
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