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Hisamatsu Returns to Lead Tokyo Film Festival
14 Apr
Summary
- Hisamatsu Takeo appointed festival director effective April 14.
- 39th edition set for Oct. 26-Nov. 4, submissions open until July 7.
- Hisamatsu aims to deepen cultural value and advance industry development.
Hisamatsu Takeo has been appointed festival director of the Tokyo International Film Festival, effective April 14. This appointment signifies his return to a position he held from 2017 to 2021. Hisamatsu's career spans nearly five decades in the film industry, including roles in exhibition, distribution, and production.
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 26 through November 4 in the Hibiya-Yurakucho-Marunouchi-Ginza district. Film submissions for this edition are currently open and will close on July 7. Hisamatsu expressed his honor in returning and his commitment to balancing entertainment and art, while also focusing on the industry's commercial growth.
During his previous tenure as chair, Ando Hiroyasu oversaw significant changes, including relocating the festival's main venue and restructuring its programming. Ando will depart the organization on May 31. Submissions for the main international competition and the Asian Future section are now being accepted via the festival's official website.
