Japan’s Atmovie Global Track Debuts at Cannes Film Market With Five-Project Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

By Naman Ramachandran

Naman Ramachandran

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Five Japanese filmmakers developed through the Atmovie Global Track will pitch new projects at the Cannes Film Market during the Cannes Film Festival, with the debut timed to Japan‘s designation as Country of Honor at this year’s market.

The accelerator, funded by the Japan Creator Support Fund under the Agency for Cultural Affairs and administered by Japan Arts Council, ran a lab of 14 fellows with international mentors before selecting five projects for a dedicated industry showcase.

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