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.
Momi Yamashita
Graduated from university in the US, with zoology degree. Worked as a TV director and been working on short films. THE LAST DAY (2021) was selected at the 78th Venice Film Festival.
Autumn Ripens
A blocked haiku poet’s desperate act of stealing her protégé’sworkleads to humiliation and an unexpected return to herauthentic self.
Mentor
Claire Maugendre
Mentor
Mikko Myllylahti
Consultant
