FY2025
Beyond JAPAN Zero to X is a series of on-site dispatch programs focused on various industries/areas designed to cultivate the next generation of innovative global leaders and entrepreneurs. The Filmmaker Course specifically provides aspiring film and visual content creators with the essential knowledge and insights needed to succeed at the global level. The program is structured to offer both input - equipping participants with necessary expertise, and output - enabling them to produce work that keeps up with industry demands.
The Filmmaker Course offers mentoring and coaching by local industry-professionals, supporting selected creators in content production, presentation, and international expansion.
The program is tailored to each industry, prioritizing the achievement of individual participants’ goals and delivering results that lead to their next steps. Set in Los Angeles—the starting point and ultimate destination for filmmaking—it offers a unique opportunity to experience the industry firsthand in a real-world setting.
The program offers mentoring from leading Japanese and American experts in the film industry, as well as seminars and sessions conducted by various professionals in the U.S. Additionally, it provides opportunities for discussions and networking with local industry professionals, supporting participants in building a foundation for expanding their careers internationally.
To foster the next generation of creators and support content production, the government covers the program-related costs. Participants receive free accommodation and program-related expenses for approximately three weeks. Only travel expenses are self-funded.
Has a concrete idea to shoot an international co-production (feature film, short film or drama series) film
Has experience working as a director or producer of feature films, short films, or drama series
Los Angeles, home to Hollywood (also known as Tinsel Town), serves as the hub for the entire film industry, from major film studios to independent production companies. It is both the starting point and ultimate destination for all filmmakers. The program is conducted across multiple film industry hubs scattered throughout Los Angeles, the heart of entertainment.
