Over 220 Russian Films, Cartoons, Documentaries and Series to Be Showcased at TIFFCOM in Tokyo
From 28 to 30 October, Russian films will be seeking international partners at one of Asia’s largest audiovisual content markets. The national stand, Russian Content Worldwide, organised by Roskino, will bring together 20 Russian distributors and producers. Their aim is not only to introduce international buyers to new projects but also to explore opportunities for distribution, co-production, and the sale of rights to Russian content.
The Russian selection includes projects spanning various genres and catering to diverse audiences. The historical drama «The Birth of an Empire» will be showcased alongside the family fantasy «The Wizard of the Emerald City: The Great and Terrible» and the sports action film «Battle of Engines.» Among the announced works are also the Russian-Chinese detective «Black Silk» and the science fiction film «Hard to Be a God.»
Animation will hold a special place. International partners will be presented with the cartoon «A Mammoth’s Mother» alongside other projects aimed at family audiences. The programme will also include documentary films and series. This diverse selection enables Russian companies to appeal to various segments of the international market, ranging from children’s content to historical and fantasy narratives.
TIFFCOM is of interest to participants not only as a platform for buying and selling completed films. It serves as a venue for discussions on book adaptations, remake rights, localisation, financing, and international production. For Russian companies, it offers an opportunity to seek partners who can assist in adapting projects for foreign audiences or collaborate on the creation of new works.
The Asian market holds particular significance, serving as a crossroads where the interests of producers, distributors and streaming platforms converge. For instance, the inclusion of the Russian-Chinese detective film Black Silk in a national selection demonstrates that Russian content can reach beyond its domestic audience not only through completed films but also via international collaboration.
TIFFCOM runs alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival, bringing together professionals from the worlds of cinema, television, animation and digital platforms. In 2025, the market attracted over 4,600 specialists from 46 countries and regions, with the number of business meetings exceeding 7,700. More than 300 stands were featured at the event.
In 2026, the market will once again take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial and Trade Centre, Hamamatsucho-kan. In addition to business negotiations, the programme includes industry conferences and presentations, as well as dedicated spaces for projects seeking funding and partners for international production. A significant aspect of TIFFCOM’s work focuses on intellectual property: participants can discuss film adaptations of literary works and reinterpretations of existing stories.
For Russian cinema, participating in TIFFCOM serves as a way to present itself to a professional audience that makes decisions regarding international distribution and project development. The outcome could lead not only to new deals but also to partnerships that enable Russian films and series to reach audiences beyond the country’s borders.
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