French Distributors Gear Up for Tokyo Showcase

PARIS, March 9: For its annual Tokyo Showcase this year,
taking place at the ANA Hotel from March 13 to 16, TV France International is
joining forces with the Unifrance film market organized for the Tokyo French Film Festival.

Forty-two
French distributors of feature films, television drama, animation,
documentaries, and performing arts programs are slated to participate, among
them Alphanim, France Télévisions Distribution, Millimages and TF1
International, among others.

Special
attention this year is being given to new media opportunities for French
content. Some 100 buyers are expected to participate, including representatives
from the main broadcast and cable channels, as well as DVD agents. Buyers from
Taiwan and Korea will also participate in the event.