What this is
TIFFCOM is the official audiovisual content market affiliated with the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), one of Asia's most prestigious film events. It functions as a professional trade marketplace where film producers, distributors, broadcasters, content buyers, and sales agents converge to buy, sell, and co-produce film and television projects. The event plays a pivotal role in bridging Japanese content with international markets and channeling global content into Japan. Held annually in late October, TIFFCOM has established itself as a key fixture in the Asian media industry calendar, drawing hundreds of companies from across the world.
Who should go
TIFFCOM is strictly a professional industry event — not a public film festival or screening program open to general audiences. It is ideal for film producers, TV broadcasters, content distributors, sales agents, streaming platform representatives, and co-production scouts looking to do business in the Japanese and broader Asian market. The atmosphere is formal and deal-oriented, with scheduled meetings, exhibition booths, and networking sessions dominating the agenda. Attendees should register in advance with verified industry credentials and come prepared with business cards, screeners, and a pre-arranged meeting schedule to make the most of the market days.
Good to know
Registration and badge pickup are handled through the official TIFFCOM portal — foreign credit cards are generally accepted for online registration, but confirm payment options when registering. The Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-Kan is a mid-sized convention facility well-suited to trade markets of this scale, with meeting rooms, exhibition halls, and catering on-site. Arrive early on the first day to collect your badge and orient yourself before the floor opens, as queues can build up. Cash is useful for on-site catering and smaller purchases, though the venue area has convenience stores and ATMs nearby. Foreign visitors should note that English is widely used at TIFFCOM given its international scope, making it one of the more accessible Japanese industry events for non-Japanese speakers.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.