Sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
【ndjc】
New Directions in Japanese Cinema (ndjc) is a project that aims to discover and nurture young Japanese filmmakers. Four promising filmmakers who are selected by the quality of their original scenario and workshops, produce 30-minute short films with professional staff. The completed films will be open to the public and some will be shown at overseas film festivals.
【Support for Feature film planning and screenplay development】
Under the guidance of a producer, a film director, and a screenwriter, talented young filmmakers are supported in planning and script development of their original works and the production of pilot films. They also have an opportunity to present their projects to film industry professionals.