Japan IP Market to return to Cannes on May 14-15, 2027
Cannes Marché du Film and TIFFCOM confirmed a second edition of the Japan IP Market, announced at a TIFFCOM seminar in October 2026.
The Marché du Film and TIFFCOM will co-organize the Japan IP Market for a second consecutive year, the two organizations announced, with the next edition set for Cannes on May 14-15, 2027. The announcement was made at TIFFCOM on October 29, 2026, during a seminar titled "Beyond Country of Honour: Building the Next Global Partnerships with Japan," according to deadline.com.
Alexandra Zakharchenko, Head of Industry Programs at the Marché du Film, was among the speakers at the seminar.
Further details on participating companies and the 2027 program will be announced in the coming months, the organizers said.
First edition ran during Japan's Country of Honour year
The Japan IP Market was launched in May 2026 as part of Japan's Country of Honour activities at the Marché du Film. The inaugural edition involved pitch sessions, targeted one-to-one meetings and industry discussions, with participating companies including Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company.
Japan was selected as Country of Honour at the Marché in 2026, and three Japanese films were selected for Cannes Competition that year.
Quick answers
When is the second Japan IP Market?
It will be held in Cannes on May 14-15, 2027.
Who organizes the Japan IP Market?
The Marché du Film and TIFFCOM co-organize it.
When was the first Japan IP Market held?
The inaugural edition took place in May 2026, as part of Japan's Country of Honour activities at the Marché du Film.