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Vinexpo Explorer 2026

FOCUS 2026 Monday 7 Dec Tuesday 8 December

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Ruriko Sekine

Secretary General

Japan Film Commission

www.japanfc.org

About the Speaker/Moderator

Born and raised in Nagasaki, Japan. After graduating high school, Sekine moved to Michigan U.S. and spent almost 10 years. On return to Nagasaki, Sekine worked as a local magazine editor for a few years, then changed carrier to regional film commissioner. Sekine spent almost 5 years in Nagasaki as the Prefectural Film Commissioner until relocating to Tokyo in 2008 to establish Japan Film Commission.

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Japan on Screen: Incentives and Insights for Global Storytellers (followed by networking)
Exhibitor Presentation + Networking

Japan on Screen: Incentives and Insights for Global Storytellers (followed by networking)

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
7:40 AM - 8:20 AM | America/Argentina/Mendoza
Presentation Theatre 1
Sponsor (1)
VIPO/Japan Film Commission

Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)

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Session
Exhibitor Presentation + Networking
Japan on Screen: Incentives and Insights for Global Storytellers (followed by networking)
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
7:40 AM - 8:20 AM | America/Argentina/Mendoza
FOCUS 2025 Exhibitor
Presentation Theatre 1
English

Japan on Screen: Incentives and Insights for Global Storytellers (followed by networking)

In Japan, the location incentive program began in 2023 as a project of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Sixteen productions have been selected to receive this grant over the past three years. Before this incentive program, there was also a pilot project by the Cabinet Office to measure the effectiveness of location appeal for four years, starting in 2019. In this session, we will hear tips on location shooting (production) in Japan from local and international producers who have had experience shooting international films in Japan through these projects, focusing on films that Japan has supported.
Presentation followed by networking.

Speakers (2)
Alfred Lot
Producer, -
Georgina Pope
Head of Production / Producer, Toho Tombo Pictures Inc.
Moderator (1)
Ruriko Sekine
Secretary General, Japan Film Commission
Sponsors (1)
VIPO/Japan Film Commission