Works by directors and producers supported through public-private partnerships by the Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) have been selected for official screening at the 79th Cannes Film Festival (held May 12–23, 2026). VIPO continuously implements programs for the international expansion of Japanese cinema and the development of creators who can succeed globally. The selected works were created by artists supported through projects commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as VIPO's own independent initiatives aimed at 'human resource development' and 'overseas expansion and market development.'

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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  • Organizations: VIPO