Japan IP Market returns to Cannes in May 2027 under extended partnership
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The Japan IP Market will return to Cannes on 14 and 15 May 2027, extending the partnership between the Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM for a second year. The event is intended to connect Japanese rights holders with international producers and partners, and help develop adaptations and bring Japanese stories to global audiences.
The first edition took place in May 2026, linked to Japan’s role as Country of Honor at the Cannes Film Market. It brought rights holders and overseas industry professionals together through pitches, one-to-one meetings and discussions; Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company were among the participating firms. The 2027 company line-up and programme will be announced later.
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In short
- Japan IP Market returns to Cannes on 14-15 May 2027.
- Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM are continuing their partnership.
- The 2027 participants and programme are still to come.
How this story developed
- 30 minutes ago The 2027 event’s purpose and dates remain unchanged, while organisers have confirmed that its company line-up and programme are still to be announced; the 2026 edition featured pitches, meetings and discussions with firms including Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company.
- 35 minutes ago The Japan IP Market is due to return to Cannes on 14 and 15 May 2027, building on its 2026 debut and the Cannes Film Market’s partnership with TIFFCOM to link Japanese rights holders with international partners and develop adaptations for global audiences.
Explained simply
The Japan IP Market is a business event for people who hold the rights to Japanese books, comics, films and other creative works. It gives them a chance to meet international producers and companies interested in adapting those works or distributing them abroad.
The event is linked to TIFFCOM, the rights and content market organised alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival, and the Cannes Film Market, a major meeting place for the global film industry. Companies such as Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company take part in Japan’s media and entertainment industries, where stories may be developed across film, television and other formats.
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Originally published by Variety as “Japan IP Market to Return to Cannes in 2027 as Tokyo Partnership Continues”.