FY2025 Activity Report
7/18~8/29
9/8~9/26
10/13~10/21
Participants select their assigned mentor from a wide range of experienced professionals based on their individual needs, offering personalized mentoring sessions approximately twice a week, lasting one hour each.
In addition to general business sessions, a series of industry-focused sessions were offered by CAPE, an organization that specifically supports the advancement of Asian talents into Hollywood.
The program also includes tours focusing on exchanges of ideas with key figures from independent films, along with visits to studios and filming locations, providing opportunities for authentic, on-the-ground experiences in Hollywood.
J-Screen, a 2-night entertainment industry networking event in the center of the U.S. film industry, Hollywood, brought together active professionals from the U.S. film and visual media sectors.
The event supported the foundation of long-term professional networks: Day 1 focused on feature films, while Day 2 highlighted film and videoworks including live-action and animated titles. Over the two days, Japanese content was showcased to a total audience of approximately 700 industry professionals.
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Beyond JAPAN Zero to X is an on-site dispatch program 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 structures to offer both input - equipping participants with necessary expertise, and output - enabling them to produce work that keeps up with industry demands.
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.
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.
