Tokyo Film Festival Director Takeo Hisamatsu Returns to Lead Event
Takeo Hisamatsu has been reinstated as director of the Tokyo International Film Festival after a brief period led by chairman Hiroyasu Ando.
Hisamatsu Returns After Leadership Change
Veteran diplomat Hiroyasu Ando stepped down earlier this year, leading to Hisamatsu's return to the role. The director served in the position from 2017 until 2021 before Ando took charge in 2019. Hisamatsu expressed enthusiasm about the timing of his reinstatement and the current support for Japanese cinema.
Previous Changes Under Ando
During his tenure, Ando relocated the festival to Ginza and Hibiya districts while updating the programming staff. He also added more filmmaker talks and revived the Kurosawa Akira Award. These swift changes altered the direction of the country's largest cinema celebration.
Hisamatsu Plans Future Goals
The director wants to secure more funding and increase the global profile for Japanese films. He aims to host larger parties alongside his previous work at legacy studios. Hisamatsu declined to discuss the specific institutional reasons behind his departure and return.
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