---
title: "Talents Tokyo 2026"
organization: "Arts Council Tokyo"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-05-31
valid_through: 2026-05-31
countries: ["JP"]
disciplines: ["video"]
location: "Tokyo, Japan"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "Support for filmmaking and overseas expansion through the \"Planning and Development Fund,\" \"Promotion Fund,\" and \"Fellowship Program.\" Opportunities to meet with international film festival stakeholders and participate in related events to advance graduates and support international career development and activities. Sending participants to overseas film festivals and supporting their participation in local meetings and related events."
eligibility: "Aspiring film directors and producers in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Also open to Talents Tokyo Cultivating life."
source_url: "https://talents-tokyo.jp/"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/talents-tokyo-2026-arts-council-tokyo-a6e30326"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-05-04T06:07:00.515386
---
# Talents Tokyo 2026

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
> This page is preserved so external citations stay reachable, but
> the listing is no longer accepting applications.


**Organization**: Arts Council Tokyo
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-05-31
**Location**: Tokyo, Japan
**Country code(s)**: JP
**Discipline(s)**: video
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: Support for filmmaking and overseas expansion through the "Planning and Development Fund," "Promotion Fund," and "Fellowship Program." Opportunities to meet with international film festival stakeholders and participate in related events to advance graduates and support international career development and activities. Sending participants to overseas film festivals and supporting their participation in local meetings and related events.
**Eligibility**: Aspiring film directors and producers in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Also open to Talents Tokyo Cultivating life.

## Description

Talents Tokyo 2026 is an open call for aspiring film directors and producers from East Asia and Southeast Asia. The program aims to strengthen the creation and transmission of culture from Tokyo in the field of cinema by providing opportunities to build know-how and international networks. Participants will engage in workshops, lectures by professionals, and joint reviews. The program also includes graduate support programs like the "Next Masters Support Program" and the new "Meetup Support Program," which offer funding for filmmaking, overseas expansion, and participation in international film festivals.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://talents-tokyo.jp/
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/talents-tokyo-2026-arts-council-tokyo-a6e30326