Filmmaker Course
@Los Angeles

FY2024 Activity Report

2024年度の応募はこちら

Accomplishments

OUTPUT
19
Activities per person

Average number of activities conducted during the program period, such as meetings with potential partners/agencies

※ Excluding seminars and one-on-one sessions provided by the Beyond Japan Program

OUTCOME(Estimated)
5

The number of achieved outcomes during and post-program including various contracts, personnel recruitments and establishment of bases outside of Japan

Includes successful fundraising achievement, management agreement, Development agreement outside Japan

Satisfaction
4.9

/5

Actor Program

Provide coaching, on-site experience, and network(s) directly linked to success in America
Number of Participants: 2 people
Offering programs primarily focused on private lessons tailored to individual needs
Hosting "J-Screen," a large-scale event for networking with industry professionals in the United States

Director / Producer Program

Provide necessary expertise and support for networking in co-productions tagetting the global market
Number of Participants: 6
Offering specialized sessions for the film and media industry in addition to general business sessions
Hosting J-Screen, a large-scale event for networking with industry professionals in the United States

Partner / Accelerator

Director / Producer Program Schedule
(PST)

01. Selection & Interview

8/4~8/8

A selection committee composed of industry professionals with global experience will conduct a document screening
Applicants who pass the screening will undergo an individual online interview in English, consisting of a 5-minute self-promotion and a 15-minute Q&A session to determine final participants

02. Pre-Dispatch Program (Online)

9/23~10/11

Providing approximately two one-on-one mentoring sessions and workshops with local professionals
Fostering a deeper understanding of the differences in industry and business structures between Japan and the U.S
Reviewing action plans in advance to maximize the effectiveness of the stay

03. On-Site Program

10/10~11/15

Offering a wide range of sessions, including studio tours and visits to filming locations, featuring programs unique to one of the world's leading entertainment hubs
Flexible program schedule designed to maximize support for participants’ independent activities
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01. Individual 1-on-1 Mentoring

Participants select their assigned mentor from a wide range of experienced professionals based on their individual needs
Offering personalized mentoring sessions approximately twice a week, lasting one hour each

02. Various Sessions

In addition to general business sessions, a series of industry-focused sessions will be offered by CAPE, who specifically supports the advancement of Asian talents into Hollywood
The program also includes tours focusing on exchanges of ideas with key figures from independent films, along with visits to studios and filming locations, providing opportunities for authentic, on-the-ground experiences in Hollywood

03. Events

J-Screen

Supporting the foundation of networking at the two-night event "J-Screen," where active industry professionals from the U.S. gather
Day 1 focuses on film, while Day 2 highlights video works including series
Both days feature approximately 300 attendees, showcasing the current state of Japanese content
Some program participants also take part in panel discussions and handle interviews on the red carpet

※Schedule and content are based on the 2024 program. Please note this year may be different
※Unless otherwise specified, all programs will be conducted in English

Cohort - Director / Producer Program

Actor Program
(PST)

01. Selection & Interview

8/4~8/8

A selection committee composed of industry professionals with global experience will conduct a document screening
Applicants who pass the document screening will undergo an individual online interview in English, consisting of a 5-minute self-introduction and a 15-minute Q&A session, to determine final participants

02. Pre-Dispatch Program (Online)

8/19~8/23

Provide approximately two one-on-one mentoring sessions with local professionals
Foster a deeper understanding of the differences between the Japanese and U.S. industry structures and actual filming environments
Reviewing action plans in advance to maximize effectiveness of your time here in the U.S

03. On-Site Program

9/3~9/20

Program primarily focused on individual coaching sessions led by instructors who train Hollywood stars
Flexible program schedule designed to maximize support for participants’ independent activities

01. Various Individual Sessions

Offering Hollywood-style lessons by highly specialized instructors, the program includes a variety of sessions, ranging from physical lessons on acting techniques and body movements to pronunciation coaching lessons for acting

02. J-Screen

J-Screen

Supporting the foundation of networking through the two-night event "J-Screen," where active industry professionals from the U.S. gather
Day 1 focuses on film, while Day 2 highlights video works including series
Both days feature approximately 300 attendees, with the opportunity to showcase the current state of Japanese content
Program participants also engage in panel discussions and handle interviews on the red carpet

※Schedule and content are based on the 2024 program. Please note this year may be different
※Unless otherwise specified, all programs will be conducted in English

Cohort - Actor Program

Mentor / Instructor

Alex Bigman

Founder
Bigman Films

#Intl. Projects in Hollywood
Aaron Bluestein

Dialect and Language Coach
Aaron Bluestein Dialect Coach

#Dialect Coaching
Aaron Speiser

Acting Coach

#Acting Coach
Alana Mayo

President
Orion Pictures

#Executives Panel
Alex Williams

Production/Financing/Distribution
XYZ Films

#Producing
Andrew Hevia

Producer/Head of Film & TV at Fabula US
MOONLIGHT

#Producers Panel
Anthony Meindl

Director/Writer/Acting Coach

#Casting
Bobby Hoppey

Producer
Coveside Films

#Producing
Chiaki Yanagimoto

Director/Producer
SAKKA

#Director
Christina Campagnola

Producer / Manager

#Screenwriting
Christina Oh

Producer
MINARI

#Producers Panel
Colin Greten

Vice President of Film
New Regency Productions

#Intl. Projects in Hollywood
Cory Thompson

President
Rewind Artists

#Talent Management
Destin Daniel Cretton

Director

#Director
DJ Jiang

Founder
Giant Leap  Ventures

#Film Financing
Erlan Nyssanov

Agent
UTA

#Demystifying AI discussion
Fanshen Cox

Agent
CA Film Commission

#Tax & Financing
Farah Merani

Actor / Writer
Luber Roklin Entertainment

#Casting
Gregory McKnightson

Partner
UTA

#Demystifying AI discussion
James Ngo

EVP/Franchise Management
Legendary Entertainment

#Executives Panel
Janice Chua

Co-Founding Partner
Third Culture Content

#Executives Panel
Jean-Louis Rodrigue

Co-Director
Alexander Techworks

#Alexander Technique
Jeff B. Cohen, Esq.

Partner
Cohen Gardner Law

#Legal
Jen Goyne Blake

Founding Partner
Diversity Hire Ltd

#Entertainment Ecosystem
Jona Xiao

Owner/Actor
Career ACTivate

#Casting & Branding
Kyle Dean

Talent Manager
AFA Prime Talent Media

#Talent Management
Leah Medrano

Deputy Director/Tax Incentives
CA Film Commission

#Tax & Financing
Matt Thompson

Principle
Eclectus Entertainment

#Intl.Projects in Hollywood
Nick Creegan

Actor/Producer

#Acting
Ron Carlos

Dialect Coach
Independent

#Dialect Coach
Sanjay Sharma

Producer/Founder
Marginal MediaWorks

#Producers Panel
Shin Shimosawa

Producer/Writer/Director

#Producer
Xian Li

Producer

#Producer

Special Thanks

JP / EN