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            What happened
          
          
            The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market has announced 23 feature film projects for its sixth edition, highlighting Southeast Asian and Italian collaborations. Notable entries include Vietnamese director Diep Nguyen Hoang's '1982' and Filipino director Rafael Manuel's 'Filipinana.' The market also features its first Japanese animation selection, 'Freedom in the Sky.' With projects spanning 26 countries, the event aims to support films in the financing stage, running from October 29-31 in Tokyo.
          
          
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            Key insights
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Southeast Asian Representation
The market emphasizes strong Southeast Asian presence in its project lineup.
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First Japanese Animation Selection
The inclusion of 'Freedom in the Sky' marks a milestone for Japanese animation.
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Diverse International Collaborations
Projects include collaborations from various countries, enhancing global cinema.
 
Takeaways
The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market continues to foster international film projects and collaborations.