The Japan Film Frontier Residency Program, operated by VIPO, aims to nurture the next generation of Japanese filmmakers by providing guidance for international exposure, support for participation in overseas festivals, and opportunities for networking with global industry professionals. This residency offers a unique environment for emerging creators to develop their projects while expanding their international reach.
Chie Hayakawa
Born in Tokyo, she studied photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her short film, Niagara (2014), was selected in the Cinéfondation section at Cannes Film Festival 2014 and received awards in numerous international film festivals. Her short film Plan 75 was the opening segment of anthology feature Ten Years Japan (2018) executive-produced by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The short was expanded into her feature film debut Plan 75, which was awarded the Camera d’Or Special Mention at Cannes Film Festival 2022. Her second film RENOIR was premiered in the competition of Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Myopia
Sci-Fi allegory of a girl with high sensitivity to human sadnesswho has been raised being completely cut off from the world by her parents to protect her life.
Mentor
Claire Maugendre
Mentor
Mikko Myllylahti
Consultant
