Event Highlights of the 29Th Tokyo International Film Festival (October 25 – November 3)

PRESS INFORMATION October 19, 2016 Event Highlights of the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (October 25 – November 3)

Thank you for your interest in the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). We are to celebrate the opening of 29th TIFF with our special guests from around the world. Today, we have attached the event information of some of the highlights from the 10-day event. Please see attached for more details to cover the events.

The 29th TIFF to be held from October 25 to November 3, 2016 at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi and other venues in Tokyo.

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29th TIFF Opening Film Florence Foster Jenkins 1 Press Conference with star Meryl Streep on Oct. 24

Red carpet guest list: Opening red carpet on Oct. 25 2 * For the sign-up time/place, please refer to the press release on Oct. 14 for the details.

Three Directors will Appear for Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections 3 World Premiere + Press Conference on Oct. 26

Invitation to Kabuki +Cinema event: 4 “Special Night at Kabukiza Theatre” One-night Event on Oct. 27

29th TIFF Closing Film Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow 5 Star, Kenichi Matsuyama and Director, Yoshitaka Mori will Appear on Stage on Nov. 2

29th TIFF Details of Closing Events* on Nov. 3 6 *Closing Ceremony, Jury Members Press Conference, Award Winners Press Conference

Press Pass pickup: For those of you who have completed press pass registration and received your QR code, please pick up your press pass either the way under the pass pick-up schedule below.

■ EARLY Pick-up from October 20 (Thu) to October 24 (Mon) *exclude Oct. 23 (Sun) Time: 13:00 - 17:00 / Venue: 15F, Togeki Bldg. Higashi-Ginza ■ Festival Period from October 25 (Tue) to November 3 (Thu) Time: 10:00 - 21:00 (10:00 - 18:00 on October 25) / Venue: Roppongi Hills Acadamy Hills 49F

*All press members who wish to cover the Tokyo International Film Festival are required to register for Press Pass. For all interviews and coverage, you are required to show your Press Pass. The press members who have not yet registered for press passes, please contact Press Office immediately. Press Office E-mail: [email protected]

For further information or inquiries, please contact: TIFF Promotion Group Tel: +81-3-6226-3012; Fax: +81-3-6226-3023; email: [email protected] Publicity materials are available at www.image.net/ Official Website: www.tiff-jp.net/en/

#1 October 19, 2016

29th TIFF Opening Film Florence Foster Jenkins

Press Conference with a star Meryl Streep on October 24

Thank you for your interest in the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). Ahead of the opening event on October 25 (Tue), the press conference of this year’s opening film, Florence Foster Jenkins will be held on October 24 (Mon) at Tower Hall, Roppongi Academyhills.

We cordially invite the accredited press members to attend this press conference to see the star of the film, Meryl Streep in person.

Press Conference Date and Time: October 24 (Mon) 11:30 - 12:00 Sign-in: 11:10 - Venue: Tower Hall, Academyhills 49F (Roppongi Hills) Guest: Meryl Streep - star, Florence Foster Jenkins

To cover this event, TIFF Press Pass or the invitation card/press release from GAGA is required to cover this event. * Whispering interpretation (J/E) to be provided. * Guests and speakers are subject to change without prior notice. * Audio feeds available. * Shooting positions for all photographers will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. * Shooting positions for TV crews, priority will may given to ENG crew members of Key stations (by random drawing), others will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. * For the use of photo/footage of the event, all media will be required to use the image/footage of the film.

29th TIFF Opening Film: Florence Foster Jenkins

Stephen Frears, Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant team up for the first time on Florence Foster Jenkins, an inspirational, poignant, heart-warming comedy about love, music, and the pursuit of dreams. Based on a true story. A legendary heiress and socialite Florence pursues her passion to sing opera despite the fact that her vocal cords are clearly not built for the job. Her devoted husband and manager, St. Clair Bayfield, manages to protect Florence from the truth, but when she decides to give her first public concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, St. Clair realizes he has perhaps bitten off more than he can chew.

29th Tokyo International Film Festival Date: October 25 (Tue) – November 3 (Thu), 2016 Venues: Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi and other theaters in Tokyo

For further information or inquiries, please contact: TIFF Public Relations Division Tel: +81-3-6226-3012; Fax: +81-3-6226-3023; email: [email protected]

Publicity materials are available at www.image.net/ Official Website: www.tiff-jp.net/en/

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#2 October 19, 2016 N 29th Tokyo Internation al Film Festival to Open next Tuesday! Special Guests on the Red Carpet!!

Thank you for your interest in the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). On Tuesday Oct.25, we will celebrate the opening of the 29th TIFF with special guests. TIFF will unroll the Red Carpet and welcome the special guests from around the world. Details of the special guests for the opening events are listed below. *For the details on Opening event coverage, please refer to our press release on Oct.14. *All members of the media covering the opening events must be properly attired. Jacket required for men.

October 25 (Tue), 2016  ENG/Television Crew/Web Media and Photographers * Please note that you need to choose either the Red Carpet or Opening Ceremony to cover due to the time schedule.

■ Red Carpet Media Sign in: 13:00-15:00 at Entrance (inside), TOHO Cinemas Roppongi After 15:00 at Sign-In Tent, Roppongi Hills Arena (B2F)

Event Starting: 15:00-18:30, Roppongi Hills Arena (B2F) ■ Opening Ceremony Media Sign in: 16:00 at EX Theater Roppongi 1F Event Starting: 18:00-19:00 at EX Theater Roppongi ■ International Competition Jury Press Conference Media Sign in: 19:00 at Entrance (inside), TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Event Starting: 19:30 - 20:15 at Screen 6, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi

 Journalists * To cover the Red Carpet, please choose either direct viewing or live viewing.

■ Red Carpet Media Sign in: 14:00-15:00 at Entrance (inside), TOHO Cinemas Roppongi *After 15:00 at Sign-In Tent at B2F Roppongi Hills Arena Event Starts : 15:00-18:30 at Roppongi Hills Arena (B2F)

■ Red Carpet & Opening Ceremony (Live Feed) Media Sign in: 14:00-15:00 at Entrance (inside), TOHO Cinemas Roppongi *After 15:00, Sign- in at the Tower Hall, Academyhills 49F Live Feed Starts: 15:00-19:00 at the Tower Hall, Academyhills 49F

■ International Competition Jury Press Conference Media Sign in: 19:00-19:30 at Entrance (inside), TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Event Starts : 19:30-20:15 at Screen 6, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi

The 29th International Tokyo Film Festival Red Carpet Guests is listed on the next page. *Please be aware that the below information is subject to change.

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The 29th International Tokyo Film Festival Red Carpet Guests *Please be aware that the below information is subject to change. **In random order

◆Members of the International Competition Jury: Jean-Jacques Beineix [Dir./Writer/Producer], Hideyuki Hirayama [Dir.], Valerio Mastandrea [Actor], Nicole Rocklin [Producer], Mabel Cheung [Dir.]

◆Japanese Cinema Splash Jury: Mark Adams [Artistic Dir./Edinburgh International Film Festival], Koji Fukada [Dir.], Karel Och [Artistic Dir./Karlovy Vary International Film Festival]

◆Asian Future Jury: Choi Yong-bae [Festival Dir./Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival], Giovanna Fulvi

[International Programmer, Toronto International Film Festival], Ryosuke Hashiguchi [Writer/Dir.]

◆Festival Muse: Haru Kuroki

◆Festival Navigator: Hana Matsumoto

◆China Film Week in Tokyo 2016: Aoi Mizuhara, Tong Jiangnan [Dir.], Huang Chengcheng , Guan Hu [Dir.], Liang Jing, Kris Wu, Song Xianqiang [Producer], Jiang qinqin, Xie Lintong, Jing Yao, Geng Zhong [Committee Chairman]

◆Special Screenings Section

Florence Foster Jenkins Meryl Streep Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow Yoshitaka Mori [Dir.], Kenichi Matsuyama, Masahiro Higashide My Korean Teacher Yuzo Asahara [Dir./Screenplay], YESUNG (SUPER JUNIOR), Nozomi Sasaki Miss You Already Ayaka Hirahara [Singer/ Guest] Museum Keishi Otomo [Dir./Screenplay], Frog Men The Sowing Traveller 3 Kiyoshi Sasabe [Dir.], Rin Takanashi, Takumi Saitoh, Akaiwa Momo-chan [official mascot character for Akaiwa-city Okayama-prefecture] itazurana Kiss THE MOVIE in Minoru Mizoguchi [Dir./Screenplay] Kanta Sato, High School Reina Visa, Nonoka Yamaguchi, Shimon Okura, Atsuki Tomori, Yuri Takemura [Producer], Yoshihiro Ueno [Executive Producer]

◆Competition section

Japanese Girls Never Die Daigo Matsui [Dir.], Yu Aoi, Mitsuki Takahata, Taiga, Shono Hayama, Huwie Ishizaki, Kanon Hanakage Snow Woman Kiki Sugino [Dir./Actress], Munetaka Aoki, Mayu Yamaguchi, Shiro Sano 7 Minutes Michele Placido [Dir./Screenplay], Federica Vincenti [Producer], Ottavia Piccolo, Ambra Angiolini Die Beautiful Jun Robles Lana [Dir./Producer/Original Story], Paolo Ballesteros, Perci Intalan [Executive Producer], Ferdinand Lapuz [Producer], Omar Sortijas [Line Producer] Mr. No Problem Mei Feng [Dir./Screenplay], Zhang Chao, Wang Zitong, Hou Guangming [Producer], Wu Manfang [Producer], Guo Yonghao [Co-Producer], Ding Leqian [Executive Producer]

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#2 October 19, 2016 Shed Skin Papa Roy Szeto [Dir./Screenplay], Norihiko Tsukuda [Written by], Julia Chu [Producer], Francis Ng, Louis Koo, Jessie Li, Jacky Cai, Feynman, Zhang Qun [Executive Producer], Catherine Hun [Executive Producer], Virgina Lok [Executive Producer], Zhang Xue Ming [Co-Producer]

◆Animation Focus: The World of Mamoru Hosoda

The World of Mamoru Hosoda Mamoru Hosoda [Dir.], Yuichiro Saito [Producer]

◆Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections

Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Brillante Ma Mendoza [Dir.], Isao Yukisada [Dir.], Sotho Kulikar Reflections [Dir.], Lou Veloso, Masahiko Tsugawa, Sharifah Amani, Masaya Kato, Chumvan Sodhachivy

◆Japanese Cinema Splash section/Japanese Cinema Splash Out of Competition

Going the Distance Yujiro Harumoto [Dir./Screenplay/Editor/Producer] Grab the Sun Yutaro Nakamura [Dir./Screenplay], Kaito Yoshimura, Kodai Asaka, Yukino Kishii, Moe Miura, Yusaku Mori, Yuya Moriura, Atsuko Uchida Sound of Waves Kaze Shindo [Dir.], Aoi Ito, Sakura Ando, Maho Yamada Hello, Goodbye Takeo Kikuchi [Dir.], Minori Hagiwara, Masako Motai, Makiko Watanabe, Sayu Kubota, Shunsuke Watanabe 14 That Night Shin Adachi [Dir./Screenplay], Naoki Inukai, Yuzu Aoki, Rasei Nakajima, Akimasa Kawaguchi, Gen Sato [Producer], Masanori Sakai [Producer] Same Old, Same Old Rikiya Imaizumi [Dir./Screenplay/Editor], Koji Ichihashi [Producer], Taro Uchibori, Marika Matsumoto, Masaru Yahagi, Miki Akiba, Ririka, Hachi Nekome, Yui Murata, Tomohiko Kiyota, Kento Hikita, Ayaka Kawashima, Mari Koike, Mao Yasuda, Chiharu Mimori, Kentaro Kodama [Producer], Hiroshi Iwanaga [Cinematographer], Asuka Nemoto [Sound Dir.], Wataru Hiranami [Assistant Dir.] POOLSIDEMAN Hirobumi Watanabe [Executive Producer/Screenplay/ Editor/Dir.] At the terrace Kenji Yamauchi [Dir./Screenplay], Kei Ishibashi, Kami Hiraiwa, Ryuta Furuya, Kenji Iwaya, Hiroaki Morooka, Takashi Okabe DDT: Dramatic Dream Team!! MUSCLE Sakai [Dir.], Tetsuaki Matsue[Dir.], Sanshiro Takagi -We are Japanese Wrestlers! - [Executive Producer/Pro-wrestler], HARASHIMA [Pro-wrestler], Ken Ohka [Pro-wrestler], DANSHOKU DIENO [Pro-wrestler], Jim O'Rourke [Music] HENTAIDA (I am a pervert) Hajime Anzai [Dir.], Jun Miura [Planning/Original Story/Screenplay], Kenji Miura [Cinematographer], Takashi Furuta [Sound Director], Kenta Maeno, Sarara Tsukifune, Marina Shiraishi, Eiji Ukurere,

◆Asian Future

Ode to Time Hou Chi-jan [Dir.], Cora Tao Hsiao-ching [Executive Producer]

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#2 October 19, 2016 Salawaku Pritagita Arianegara [Dir.], Elko Kastanya, Karina Salim, Axel Selanno, Mahesa Lanang Galih [Executive Producer], Dewi Umaya Rachman [Executive Producer], Mohamad Ikhsan Tualeka [Producer], Michael Julius [Producer], George Timothy [Co-Producer] I America Ivan Andrew Payawal [Director/Screenplay/Executive Producer], Bela Padilla, Thou Reyes, Jon Nikos Despabiladeras [Art director], Andre Payawal [Executive Producer], Zorahayda Payawal [Executive Producer], Paolo Payawal [Executive Producer] Lipstick Under My Burkha Alankrita Shrivastava [Dir./Original Story/ Screenplay], Aahana Kumra, Plabita Borthakur A WOMAN WAVERING IN THE Yoshihiro Hanno [Screenplay/Editor/Music/Dir.], Munetaka Aoki, Ito RAIN Ohno EWA Haim Tabakman [Dir./Screenplay], Avi kushnir, Axel Schneppat [Cinematographer], David Silber [Producer], Ronen Ben Tal [Producer] Nirvana Xie Xiaodong [Dir./Producer/Screenplay], Qin Yong, Feng Bo, Qi Zhi, Cao Wei Birdshot Mikhail Red [Dir./Screenplay/Editor], Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, Pamela L. Reyes [Producer]

◆Japan Now Section

Director in Focus: Shunji Iwai Shunji Iwai [Dir.], Haru Kuroki NIGHT'S TIGHTROPE Yukiko Mishima [Dir./Screenplay], Ryo Sato Her Love Boils Bathwater Ryota Nakano [Screenplay/Dir.] HARMONIUM Koji Fukada [Dir./Screenplay], Mariko Tsutsui, Taiga, Kana Mahiro, Momone Shinokawa, HARUHI [Singer]

◆World Focus Section

Apprentice Boo Junfeng [Dir./Screenplay]

◆CROSSCUT ASIA

Three Sassy Sisters Nia Dinata [Dir./Screenplay/Producer], Shanty Paredes, Tara Basro, Tatyana Akman Someone's Wife in the Boat of Nicholas Saputra Someone's Husband Fiction. Mouly Surya [Dir./Original Story] Emma' (Mother) Riri Riza [Dir./Screenplay], Cut Mini, Jajang C. Noer

◆Special Programs Section

Two Journalists: One Century Atsunori Kawamura [Dir. /Screenplay], Tsuneko Sasamoto The Gift of Memory Isao Yukisada [Dir./Screenplay], Ai Hashimoto, Kang Sang-jung [Political Scientist], Ryotaro Yonemura, Kumamon Xuan Zang Huo Jianqi [Dir.], Zhang Zhe [Producer] Stray Nightingale Arata Furuta, Izumi Inamori

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Three Directors Will Appear at World Premiere + Press Conference of Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections

on Oct. 26

Our original co-production by Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Japan Foundation Asia Center, the “Asian Three-Fold Mirror” brings together three globally acclaimed directors from Asia to co- create omnibus films with a common theme. The first of the omnibus film series, Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections, reflects on the history and culture of the chosen countries generating new points of light. Under the theme of “Living Together in Asia”, crew and cast joined forces across national borders to depict the lives of characters who journey between Japan and Cambodia, the Philippines and Malaysia. These works aim to help bring together People in Asia. On October 26 (Wed), three directors, Brillante Ma Mendoza, Isao Yukisada and Sotho Kulikar will appear at the World Premiere screening and the Press Conference. We would be grateful if we could share this special day! © 2016 The Japan Foundation, All Rights Reserved.

Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections related events on October 26 (Wed)

P&I Screening P&I Screening at TIFFCOM Time: 10:10-12:08 Date & Time: Venue: TOHO CINEMAS Screen 6 October 25 (Tue) 18:00-19:58, Venue: Cinema Mediage (Daiba) Press Conference at Tower Hall, Roppongi Academyhills 49F (Roppongi Hills) Press Sign-in: 12:30 Event Starts: 13:00-14:00 MC: Shinsuke Kasai * Simultaneous interpretation (J/E) to be provided.

Stage Appearance +Q&A after World Premiere Screening at Screen 7, TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills Press Sign-in: 16:25 at the entrance (inside) of TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills Stage Appearance: 16:53 – 17:08 Q&A with 3 directors: 17:08 – 17:38 * Consecutive interpretation (J/E) to be provided. Guests for Press Conference; SHINIUMA Dead Horse: Brillante Ma Mendoza/director, Lou Veloso/star Pigeon: Isao Yukisada/director, Masahiko Tsugawa/star, Sharifah Amani/actress Beyond The Bridge: Sotho Kulikar/director, Masaya Kato/star, Chumvan Sodhachivy/actress

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For further information or inquiries, please contact: TIFF Public Relations Division Tel: +81-3-6226-3012; Fax: +81-3-6226-3023; email: [email protected] Publicity materials are available at www.image.net/ Official Website: www.tiff-jp.net/en/

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Invitation to “Special Night at Kabukiza Theatre” One-night Event on October 27

Special Kabuki Performance by ONOE Kikunosuke and screenings of Japanese Classic Silent Films with Live Narration!

Special Night at Kabukiza Theatre will be held on Oct. 27 as one of the highlights of TIFF. This year, Kabuki actor ONOE Kikunosuke will appear in the Kabuki performance ‘Sagi Musume (Heron Maiden)’. We will also show Japanese silent classics Chûshingura (Digitally Remastered) with a traditional benshi narrator Ichiro KATAOKA and Blood’s Up at Takata-no-Baba with a guest benshi performed by “The Mad Chatter” Ichiro Furutachi. Those press members who wish to cover the event, please submit a pre-application form by Oct. 26 (Wed.) 12:00pm Japan Time.

Details of the Event ■Date: October 27 (Thu), 2016 ■Venue: The Kabukiza Theatre, 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ■Press Sign-in： 15:00 – 16:30 * Sign-in tent located on the left side of the main gate, outside of the theatre ■Program: 16:10 Photo session of ONOE Kikunosuke, Ichiro FURUTACHI and Ichiro KATAOKA [15 min] 16:30 Doors opening, Press members will move to the theater 17：30 Event starting, Talk session “Talking Chûshingura” (MC: Ichiro FURUTACHI) [40 min] 18:10 Screening of Blood’s Up at Takata-no-Baba with narration of Ichiro FURUTACHI [6 min] 18:16 Screening of Chûshingura with narration of Ichiro KATAOKA and musicians [52 min+Small Talk] 19:11 Intermission (Guests and audience will enjoy special lunch box.) [37 min] 19:41 Kabuki performance ‘Sagi Musume’ (Heron Maiden) [30 min] 20:11 Event ends

■Guests:

Ichiro FURUTACHI ONOE Kikunosuke Ichiro KATAOKA (The Mad Chatter) (Kabuki actor) (Benshi) ■ Points of Coverage ENG/ Web Programs Time Photographer Journalist TV Crew (movie) Photo Session of the guests 15 min ○ ○ ○ ○ (outside of the theater) Talk Session 40 min ○ × ○ × Special Screenings with benshi 61 min ○ × ○ × narratiom Kabuki Performance ‘Sagi Musume’ 30 min ○ × ○ ×

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To ALL members of the press - All members of the media covering “Special Night at Kabukiza Theatre” must be properly attired. Jacket is required for men. - Please be sure to fill out “Declaration of Consent” (if applicable) in advance and submit it at the sign-in desk. It will be provided later to the press members who submitted the application form. - Press pass is required to sign-in. - Kabuki Performance ‘Sagi Musume’ cannot be broadcasted for full length. Also it is strictly prohibited to use it for Web media. - Due to its limited spaces, not all requests can be met. - No entrance will be permitted after the event begins. - Official photos will be provided.

To ENG/TV crew members - Shooting position will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis. However, key stations will be given the priority. For the press area(s), please refer to below layout of the theater.

To Photographers - Photographers are only allowed to take photos ONLY at the photo session outside of the theater, Photo shooting inside the theater, during the events are not allowed. -Shooting positions will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

To Journalists - All journalists (except TV crews), will be seated on the second floor.

Kabukiza Theatre Layout

Stage

Runway

1st Floor

Journalists/ ENG/TV Photographers Crews 2nd Floor

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------APPLICATION FORM ------

For further information or inquiries, please contact: TIFF Promotion Group Tel: +81-3-6226-3012; Fax: +81-3-6226-3023; email: [email protected]

Pre-application for Covering “Special Night Event at Kabukiza Theater” on October 27

Please return this page with the necessary information by October 26 (Wed.) 12:00 pm Japan time via E-mail to: [email protected] *”Declaration of Consent” will be sent to the member of the press, later. Please be sure to fill out in advance and submit it at the sign-in tent.

Name:

Publication / Program:

Company:

E-mail:

Mobile phone: Fax:

Please mark below; ◆ Photo Session of the guests at outside of the theater

□ENG/TV crews □ Journalists □ Photographers

◆ Events/Programs in the theater

□ENG/TV crews □ Journalists(2nd floor) *Photo shooting inside the theater is prohibited.

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29th TIFF Closing Film Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow Star, Matsuyama and Director, Mori will appear on Stage on November 2

Thank you for your interest in the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). Ahead of the Closing Ceremony on November 3(Thu), we will screen this year’s closing film, Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow on November 2 (Wed) at EX Theater Roppongi. We cordially invite the press members to attend the Stage Appearance of star Kenichi Matsuyama and director Yoshitaka Mori in person.

Stage Appearance Date and Time: November 2 (Wed.) 18:00 Doors Open 18:30 -19:00 Stage Appearance 19:00- Screening Start Venue: EX Theater Roppongi

Press Sign-in: 17:30- at EX Theater Roppongi 1F

Guests: Kenichi Matsuyama – Star Masahiro Higashide – Star Yoshitaka Mori – Director

* Consecutive interpretation (J/E) to be provided. * Guests and speakers are subject to change without prior notice. * Audio feeds available. * Shooting positions for all photographers will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. * Shooting positions for TV crews, priority will may be given to ENG crew members of Key stations, others will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

29th TIFF Closing Film “Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow”

Satoshi Murayama, the Shogi (Japanese chess) master known as the arch-rival of Yoshiharu Habu, the shogi genius of the century, died of an intractable disease at age 29. Satoshi devoted his life to fighting not only the disease but also his rivals, feverishly pursuing the highest title, at risk to his life. Director Yoshitaka Mori (Hyakuhachi, Space Brothers) depicts Murayama's true struggling life, full of love from his parents and teacher, based on the non-fiction novel written by Yoshio Osaki. Kenichi Matsuyama intensely portrays Satoshi and physically embodies the character.

29th Tokyo International Film Festival Date: October 25 (Tue) – November 3 (Thu), 2016 Venues: Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi and other theaters in Tokyo Market: TIFFCOM 2016 (Japan Content Showcase 2016) October 25 (Tue) – 27 (Thu)

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29th Tokyo International Film Festival Details of the Closing Events on November 3

Thank you for your interest in the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival. We are pleased to announce the 29th TIFF Closing Ceremony with various guests and Award Winners Press Conference will be held on Thursday, November 3. This year, ARIGATŌ Award given to remarkable contributors to the film industry, and SAMURAI Award Ceremony will be held during the Closing Ceremony. Those press members who wish to cover the events, please submit the attached pre-application form by November 2, Wednesday at 17:00 (Japan Time). The 29th TIFF will take place October 25 – November 3, 2016 at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Ropponngi and other theaters in Tokyo.

■Time Schedule of the event Events Venue Sign-in 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00

Closing Ceremony EX Theater 12:00 14:00–16 :00

Award Winners EX Theater, 16:00 16 :30 – 19 :00 Press Conference 2F Cafe

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Closing Events on November 3 (Thu)

Closing Ceremony

Sign-In: 12:00 at EX Theater Roppongi 1F

Closing Ceremony: 14:00-16:00 (tentative) Venue: EX Theater Roppongi

Contents: - Announcing awards from the Competition section as well as other sections - SAMURAI Award Ceremony - ARIGATŌ Award Ceremony

Guests: - Award winners and Jury members from each section - SAMURAI Award recipient: Kiyoshi KUROSAWA - ARIGATŌ Award recipients

◆ENG/TV Crew/Web Media: The point will be located at the backend of the theater. *The position will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis. However, the priority may be given to some key networks.

◆Journalists: Due to its limited space, all Journalists will be seated on the second floor.

◆Photographers: Due to its limited space, photographers are NOT able to cover the ceremony. After the ceremony, official photos will be provided through image.net.

*Due to its limited space, not all requests can be met. In case of fully seated, it might not be able to cover this ceremony. *Anyone cannot enter and leave the Closing Ceremony once it starts. * Consecutive interpretation (J/E) to be provided.

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Jury Members and Award Winners Press Conference

Sign-In: 16:00 at EX Theater Roppongi 1F

Press Conference: 16:30-19:00 (tentative) Venue: EX Theater Roppongi 2F Cafe

Contents: - General reviews from the Jury Members of Competition section - Award Winners comments from each section

Guests: - Award winners from each section and Jury members of Competition section

◆ENG/TV Crew/Web Media: *The priority of position will may be given to the media attended the closing ceremony and some key networks. The position of other media will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis.

◆Journalists: The position will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis.

◆Photographers: * Due to its limited space, photographers are NOT able to cover the conference. After the press conference, official photos will be provided through image.net.

*Starting time of press conference might be change due to the closing ceremony schedule. * Consecutive interpretation (J/E) to be provided.

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In addition to the closing ceremony and press conference, we will hold the award winning ceremony for the Audience Award at the same day in the morning.

The Award Winning Ceremony for the Audience Award on November 3 (Thu)

Venue: Screen 2, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills

Time: 10:20am -10:40am Contents: -The award winning ceremony for the Audience Award -Comments from the winners and photo sessions

Sign -In: 9:30am at Entrance (inside), TOHO Cinemas Roppongi

★★★★★★★★IMPORTANT★★★★★★★★★ Press Pass pickup: For those of you who have completed press pass registration and received your QR code, please pick up your press pass either the way under the pass pick-up schedule below. ■ EARLY Pick-up from October 20 (Thu) to October 24 (Mon) *exclude Oct. 23 (Sun) Time: 13:00 - 17:00 / Venue: 15F, Togeki Bldg. Higashi-Ginza ■ Festival Period from October 25 (Tue) to November 3 (Thu) Time: 10:00 - 21:00 (10:00 - 18:00 on October 25) / Venue: Roppongi Hills Acadamy Hills 49F

#6 October 19, 2016 ------PRE-APPLICATION FORM ------

For Media Coverage of the 29th TIFF Closing Events on November 3 (Thu)

Please fill out and return this page with the necessary information by November 2, Wednesday at 17:00pm (Japan Time). E-mail to: [email protected]

Name:

Publication / Program:

Company:

E-mail:

Tel: Fax:

Please mark below;

★ Closing Ceremony Media Sign-in at 12:00, Ceremony begins at 14:00 □ ENG/TV Crew/Web Camera □ Journalists

★ Jury Members and Award Winners Press Conference Media Sign-in at 16:00, the Conference begins at 16:30 (tentative) □ ENG/TV Crew/Web Camera □ Journalists

* Due to its limited space, photographers are NOT able to cover both ceremony and conference. After each event, official photos will be provided through image.net.