ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK Announces Official Collaboration with European Coproduction Platform "Ties That Bind"
— Special Session to Be Held at TIFFCOM 2026 on Friday, October 30 —
TOKYO, Japan — ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK (Organizer: Atmovie Inc.; Supported by the Japan Creator Support Fund), an accelerator program dedicated to launching Japanese film creators onto the international coproduction stage, is pleased to announce its official collaboration with Ties That Bind (hereafter "TTB"), a Europe-based organization that promotes international coproductions between Asia and Europe.
As part of this collaboration, a special session exploring the frontlines of international coproduction between Asia and Europe will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at TIFFCOM 2026, the content market held in conjunction with the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).
■ Initiative Overview
This collaboration features two core components during TIFFCOM 2026 (held alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival): an open session and an exclusive practical workshop for ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK fellows.
Furthermore, both programs below were realized with the cooperation of Alessandro Gropplero, Managing Director of the Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) Audiovisual Fund and a founding member of TTB, who also served as the curator for the entire program.
1. [TIFFCOM 2026] ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK × TTB Open Session
Focusing on how producers and directors collaborate to elevate projects to international standards, speakers will discuss "Building Creative Partnerships" through case studies of Asian-European coproductions. This session is open to all TIFFCOM 2026 market badge holders.
Date & Time: Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:30 – 12:00 (JST, tentative)
Venue: Conference Room A, TIFFCOM 2026
Speakers:
Eiko Mizuno-Gray
CEO and Producer, Loaded Films (Tokyo)
Eiko Mizuno-Gray is the CEO and producer at Loaded Films in Tokyo. She has produced Ten Years Japan (executive produced by Hirokazu Kore-eda), Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s To the Ends of the Earth, and Chie Hayakawa’s Plan 75, which won the Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes in 2022 and was Japan’s official entry for the Academy Awards. Her latest production, Hayakawa’s Renoir, was selected for the Official Competition at Cannes 2025. Her projects in development include a Poland–Japan coproduction directed by Kei Ishikawa and a Japan–Philippines coproduction directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi. She also serves as a Support Producer for ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK.
Heejung Oh
Founder & Producer, Seesaw Pictures
Heejung Oh grew up in South Korea and now divides her time between Seoul and Amsterdam. In 2017, she founded Seesaw Pictures, a production company behind award-winning films at major festivals including Sundance, Berlinale, Locarno, IDFA, IFFR, and Busan. She produces both fiction and documentaries across genres, forms, and cultures—guided by the belief that producing itself is a creative act. She is an alumna of EAVE and Eurodoc, and has served on selection committees for the IDFA Bertha Fund, Purin Pictures Fund, among others. She is also a member of EAVE’s Racial Equity Advisory Group and the #DocSafe initiative.
Christophe Bruncher
Founder & Producer, Ici et Là Productions
Christophe Bruncher is a French producer and the founder of Ici et Là Productions, established in 2013. He brought Jane Fonda back to French cinema with All Together and charmed global audiences with social comedies like Mr. Stein Goes Online, before coproducing a series of arthouse films by female directors, including Renoir by Chie Hayakawa (Cannes 2025 Competition). In 2026, he coproduced Truly Naked by Muriel d’Ansembourg (Berlinale) and Four Seasons in Java by Kamila Andini (Toronto International Film Festival), both featured at TIFF 2026. A La Fémis alumnus fluent in Mandarin, he serves as Head of Studies for EAVE’s Europe–Asia coproduction workshop, Ties That Bind (TTB).
Takeshi Moriya
CEO of ATMOVIE Inc. and a film and television producer. Founder＆Exective Producer, ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK
Takeshi Moriya has produced TV dramas including The Quiz Show and Midnight Diner. His film Midnight Swan, directed by Eiji Uchida, won Best Picture and eight other awards at the 44th Japan Academy Film Prize, as well as the Golden Mulberry Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival. His film THE KILLER GOLDFISH, directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, was selected for 12 international film festivals. He is also the founder of ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK (AGT).He aims to nurture next-generation film producers who can drive international coproduction through original projects designed for the global market.
Pannel Curator: Mio Sekiguchi
Producer, ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK Steering Team
A graduate of Sophia University, Mio Sekiguchi participated in a New York Film Academy workshop in 2013 and earned a Master’s degree in Film Producing from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2018, where her graduation project House of the Setting Sun won the Grand Prix at the Eejanaika Toyohashi Film Festival. She went on to work as an assistant producer on films including HIKARI’s 37 Seconds and Family Rental, as well as Amazon Prime’s Modern Love Tokyo. In 2025, she produced Eiji Uchida’s Fiamma. Drawing on her global perspective and industry experience, she joined ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK at its launch in 2025, dedicated to nurturing future film producers with a global mindset.
2. ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK – TIES THAT BIND on demand workshop
Dates: Tuesday, October 27 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (tentative)
Overview: With open session speakers Heejung Oh and Christophe Bruncher as mentors, an exclusive hands-on workshop will be conducted for ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK fellows. Moving beyond a traditional lecture format, the workshop will focus on interactive group work sessions, actively engaging all participants in open discussions to further develop their current projects and navigate their future careers.
*Schedules and session details are subject to change based on international logistics.
■ Background of the Collaboration
Through a wide range of lectures, ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK has empowered talented fellows to refine their original film concepts for international coproductions. While international coproduction offers expanded funding streams and creative scope, many creators face hurdles in building cross-cultural trust and navigating communication outside their native language.
TTB excels at cultivating the mindset and relationship-building skills required for international filmmaking. Recognizing their shared mission to support film professionals on the global stage, ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK partnered with TTB to bring this initiative to life.
By hosting an open session at TIFFCOM 2026 alongside the fellow-only workshop, the organizers aim to share insights with the broader film industry and expand the network of Japanese filmmakers taking on international challenges.
■ About Ties That Bind
Ties That Bind is a pioneering workshop for European and Asian film producers, organized by the Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) Audiovisual Fund, EAVE, and the Udine Far East Film Festival. Bringing together producers and industry experts from both regions, the program supports project development, financing strategies, coproduction opportunities, and international networking between Asia and Europe.
・Ties That Bind Official Website：https://www.tiesthatbind.eu/
■ About ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK
Launched in 2026, ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK is an accelerator program designed to empower the next generation of Japanese film creators entering the international coproduction arena. Participating fellows refine their original projects through practical lectures and hands-on mentorship from seasoned Japanese and international film industry professionals. Selected fellows represent the program at major international film festivals to pitch their projects and secure coproduction opportunities. Key milestones include pitches at the Japan Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026 and "JAPAN PITCH" at the Busan International Film Festival in October. ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK is supported by the "Creator Support Scheme (Incubation Program Development and Implementation)" under the Japan Creator Support Fund, established by the Japan Arts Council with subsidies from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK Official Website: https://global-track.net/ja
■ About Atmovie Inc.
Atmovie Inc. is an entertainment enterprise producing and developing projects across television drama, feature films, streaming content, and live theater, operating under the vision of producing everything originating from "MOVIE (@)". Guided by the motto "IMAGINE, REALIZE, ENTERTAIN," Atmovie aims to bring creative ideas to life and share moving entertainment experiences with audiences worldwide.
Company Name: Atmovie Inc.
Address: 4F Shioiri Koji 2 Bldg., 5-2 Shinsen-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Takeshi Moriya, Representative Director & CEO
Established: November 2000
Business Activities: Planning, development, and production of TV dramas, feature films, streaming programs, and theatrical plays.