Film News Today — October 28, 2026
Japanese-Brazilian Grief Drama ‘Yellow Chrysanthemum,’ Set During the 2014 Soccer World Cup, Joins Tokyo Gap-Financing Market and more — today's film signal.
The Tokyo film market is buzzing with exciting developments, as industry professionals gather to discuss the latest projects and trends in Asian cinema. Several films are making waves at the market, including Japanese-Brazilian grief drama 'Yellow Chrysanthemum', Thai forest spirit horror 'Cher', and period romance 'Love Ends in Bloom', which has secured backing from the newly launched Taiwan-Japan Film Fund Daily Capital. These projects showcase the diversity and creativity of Asian filmmakers, and highlight the growing importance of international collaborations and co-productions.
The Tokyo market is also providing a platform for industry leaders to share their insights and perspectives on the future of cinema. At the Kering Women in Motion Tokyo event, acclaimed director Kore-eda Hirokazu celebrated Japanese cinema's global moment, while Academy executives discussed the impact of AI on the film industry and the potential for changes to the international feature category at the Oscars. Meanwhile, director Zeze Takahisa reflected on the evolution of Japanese pop culture and the roots of his hit film 'Sukiyaki', which opened the market. With so much talent and innovation on display, it's clear that Asian cinema is thriving – and that the Tokyo market is a key hub for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive creative projects forward.
Today's signal:
• Japanese-Brazilian Grief Drama ‘Yellow Chrysanthemum,’ Set During the 2014 Soccer World Cup, Joins Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (variety.com)
• Taiwan-Japan Film Fund Daily Capital Launches at Tokyo Market, Backs Period Romance ‘Love Ends in Bloom’ (variety.com)
• Thai Forest Spirit Horror ‘Cher,’ First Thai Winner at Frontières, Joins Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (variety.com)
• Kore-eda Hirokazu Hails Japanese Cinema’s Global Moment as Ninomiya Kazunari, Academy’s Amy Homma and ‘Kokuho’ Producer Murata Chieko Take Stage at Kering Women in Motion Tokyo Event (variety.com)
• Oscars Will ‘Always’ Reward Human Excellence in AI Era, Academy Chiefs Say as They Leave Door Open to International Feature Rule Tweaks (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Tokyo Opener ‘Sukiyaki’ Director Zeze Takahisa on the Protest Roots of a Global Japanese Pop Hit: ‘The Culture Used to Be Wide Open – Now It’s Become Narrower’ (variety.com)