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TIFF Daily 3: Anime’s $28 Billion Market; New Awards; Fathom’s Animation Ambitions
Japanese studios discuss overseas growth, industry leaders make the case for new anime honors, and Jason Brenek explores animation’s theatrical potential.
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Fathom CEO Jason Brenek On Bringing ‘Wildwood’ To 3,000 Theaters, ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Surprise, And Finding Animation’s Next Big Audience
Brenek discusses Laika’s creative control, lessons from a surprise box office hit, and plans to bring more anime to U.S. theaters.
Association of Japanese Animations Sets First-Ever Nippon Anime Awards For November 2027
The AJA-backed initiative aims to celebrate anime’s artists and productions while supporting emerging talent and new business opportunities.
Anime Is A $28 Billion Business: Here’s How Japanese Studios Are Capitalizing On Its Global Growth
Nippon Animation’s Hitomi Hiratsuka and Production I.G’s Yoko Ueda discuss overseas partnerships, family audiences, and lasting fan connections.
Who Gets To Judge Anime? Japanese Industry Leaders Make The Case For A New Award
At TIFFCOM, executives from Studio Chizu, A-1 Pictures, and Toho discussed recognizing anime’s diversity and nurturing its next generation of creators.
TIFF 2026: Anime’s Co-Pros; Hungry Ghosts; Feature Spotlights
Our second Tokyo dispatch explores financing across Asia and Europe, Ervin Han’s food-fueled ghost stories, and the craft behind four festival titles.
International Anime Producers Discuss Challenges And Benefits Of Co-Production At TIFFCOM
Producers compare public funding in Europe with Asia’s reliance on private investment, exploring how international partnerships can bridge the gap.
TIFF 2026: Animation Makes Festival History; This Year’s Lineup; Anime Goes Global
Explore Tokyo’s animation selection, Sun Xun’s historic competition entry, and TIFFCOM’s plans for anime exports and international co-production.
Tokyo’s TIFFCOM Announces Panels On Anime Co-Production And Overseas Sales
Executives from Production I.G, Nippon Animation, Foliascope, Robot Playground, and Salamander will discuss anime’s global expansion.
TIFFCOM 2026 To Spotlight Anime, Japanese IP, And International Co-Productions
Tokyo’s TIFFCOM returns October 28–30 with an expanded Japanese IP market and sessions covering anime, AI, and international co-production.