Market · TIFFCOM, Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TIFFCOM)
Next call not out yet. Usually closes in July
Gap-financing market in Tokyo for advanced feature projects with an Asian link. The 2026 call opened 8 May and closed 31 July after an extension, for the market on 28 to 30 October. Expect a similar window in 2027.
- Who can apply
- Live action or animated features of 70+ minutes with Asian elements (team, story setting, or production in Asia; the FAQ counts the Middle East as Asia). At least 60% of budget secured, seeking at most 40%. Documentaries and TV series are not eligible.
- What you get
- Accommodation for producer and director, partial airfare for one person, a market badge and 30-minute one-to-one meetings with financiers.
- Formats
- Feature, Animation
- When it runs
- TIFFCOM, Tokyo, late October
- Apply through
- Online form plus emailed dossier (tgfm@unijapan.org)
- Languages
- English
What to send
- Online entry form
- Treatment or concept (8 to 10 pages)
- Director's and producer's track record
- Visual concept
- Budget outline and financing plan in USD
- Signed contracts and deal memos proving 60% financing
How to apply
- Confirm 60% of the budget is in place with signed documents.
- Fill in the online entry form.
- Combine the dossier into one PDF in English.
- Email it to tgfm@unijapan.org before the deadline.
Worth knowing
- Every contract listed in the financing plan must be signed by all parties.
Checked against TIFFCOM, Tokyo International Film Festival's own page on October 24, 2026. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.