International Content Production Support Program Grant

Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are pleased to announce that offering grants for location scouting and shooting of movies and TV dramas to be released overseas in Tokyo in fiscal year 2025-2026.

Summary of the program
Location scouting and shooting in Tokyo of projects to be released internationally 
*“International Content” means as Films which are to be released internationally via outlets including internet streaming services, feature film releases and television programming. (Animated films and short films are not eligible for grants through this Program.) Each of the following conditions must also be met to be eligible for the Grant Project.

Eligible Projects
(1)  Location Scouting
Location scouting for a Film wherein the use of the location can be recognized as being Tokyo.
 
(2) Shooting
A. The shooting of a Film wherein the use of the footage can be recognized as being Tokyo. 
B. The Film must be the one of which release of is confirmed, or planned for, one or more regions or countries outside of Japan within three years of the grant being approved. (Films planned for released online or in theaters must be for paid services or distributions.)
C. Five or more days must be planned for the  shooting for the Film in Tokyo. 
D. The shooting is for a full-length Film of 60 minutes or longer. (In cases of a series drama, the total combined length of all episode installments must be 60 minutes or longer to be eligible.) 
E. Approximately 60% or more of the length of the Film must be live-action requiring shooting. (Any film featuring a majority of animated footage are not eligible for the Grant Project.)  
F. The Film is considered by the Bureau to showcase the various charms of Tokyo beyond Japan and to contribute to raising the awareness and attractiveness of Tokyo, enhancing the economic activities in Tokyo, and attracting tourists to Tokyo;
G. The documentation or any products, etc., to show that the Film has been actually released or broadcasted can be submitted.

Eligible Organization

An eligible organization must be an incorporated corporation established in accordance with the laws of Japan. The requirements to receive location scouting-related grant or shooting-related grant are as follows:  

(1)Location Scouting
An organization that is commissioned by an foreign organization which is primarily engaged in the Production / production of a Film, to provide coordinating services for location scouting in Japan for an International Content.
(2)Shooting
An organization whose main purpose is to Produce / produce a Film, that will meet the following requirements stated in A or B:
￭A: An organization which will, jointly with a foreign organization, Produce / produce an International Content.
￭B: An organization which is commissioned or consigned by a foreign organization to Produce / produce a Film.
Grant Ratios and Amount Limits
(1)Location Scouting: Up to 50% of eligible expenses. (Fractions under ¥1,000 yen to be discarded.) Amount Limits: ¥1 million yen per group

(2)Shooting: Up to 50% of eligible expenses. (Fractions under ¥1,000 yen to be discarded.) *Projects which make use of this program to scout locations and also to film may be eligible for assistance for up to two-thirds of eligible expenses. Amount Limits: ¥10 million yen per group

Please note that applications may no longer be accepted and the review 
process may be halted once the allotted number of selections have been filled.
Submission 
by post
Application forms of Japanese Language can be downloaded from the Bureau’s website.
Japanese Language Forms: https://www.locationbox.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/fund/