WHAT
WE DO

PRODUCTION

With 20 years of experience in commercial and video production, we can provide a variety of production services for different sizes and formats of content - narrative film, TV program, corporate promotional video, and more.

Our producing team has a wealth of experience in international productions in both Japan and overseas and can achieve smooth collaboration with your team.

  • Line Producing

    We offer comprehensive production services for filming throughout Japan, managed by bilingual producers.

    Our services include:Providing detailed cost estimates, location suggestions and scouting, arranging local crew, casting, equipment, transport and accommodation, and any other production-related services you may require. We assist you with realistic advice from the planning stage.

  • Location

    With 8 offices across Japan, from Tokyo to Sapporo, Okinawa and local crew with in-depth knowledge of each region, we can offer many different location ideas and options, supported by crew with local knowledge and expertise.

  • Casting

    We have access to an extensive network of talent agencies and experience across a wide range of projects, from feature films to commercials, whether you need experienced actors, ordinary people, athletes or hundreds of extras.

    With our experienced digital marketing team and publicists, we can also make suggestions tailored to the Japanese market.

  • Artistic Direction

    To add authenticity and uniqueness to your project, we offer Japanese Art Direction and provide expert artistic direction for projects shot in Japan or abroad. We work with highly skilled product design teams to enhance the visual appeal of your project. We can also facilitate exciting collaborations with local Japanese creatives, artists, composers and more to ensure a distinctive and memorable production.

  • Clearance Coordination

    Our dedicated Clearance Coordination team offers its expertise and support to smooth your production and act as a bridge between the legal team and each department, allowing you to focus on your creative vision while we handle the legal intricacies and ensure a smooth production process.

  • Post / CG Production

    Our in-house editors and CG artists offer a wide range of visual expression services, including graphics, visual effects, animation, 3D CGI, and more.

    These capabilities allow us to offer diverse and innovative approaches to visual storytelling to ensure your project stands out.

DIGITAL MARKETING

We specialize in integrated advertising and creative planning with a focus on social media. By becoming fans of your project, product, or service, we strive to gain audience insights and resonate with them. Leveraging our expertise in digital promotion, we develop plans that connect with the digital native generation. Additionally, we support clients with market entry in Japan and overseas.

  • Online Publicity

    Over the past 15 years, we have built strong relationships with a wide range of media outlets. We understand the characteristics of each media outlet and through careful communication with them, create tailored press releases that respect your story with high media impact.

    We also have extensive experience in the entertainment industry, having worked on over 500 feature films as well as TV and streaming content.

  • Social Media Marketing

    Our dedicated 60 person social media team, comparable to large specialist firms, has consulted on over 150 accounts. With a deep understanding of platform characteristics and user demographics, we manage daily operations, plan optimal strategies based on the latest features, and support campaigns to attract followers and create engagement.

    Additionally, we maximize effectiveness by combining ads and have developed unique tools on specific platforms.

  • Digital Advertising

    We offer a one-stop service from media selection, creative production, management and analysis. Our in-depth understanding of the platform’s features, functions and user base enables us to propose the most cost-effective advertising plans based on market trends and competitive analysis. We are also a certified Meta Business Partner agency. We combine each plan with advertising to maximize effectiveness!

THEATRICAL
DISTRIBUTION

Our acquisition and theatrical distribution mission is to present character-driven stories told by filmmakers with a unique yet universal sensibility, often featuring underrepresented characters striving to live authentically.

  • Acquisitions

    We participate in international film festivals around the world, bringing internationally acclaimed films to Japanese cinemas and audiences. Our energy is focused on sharing universal stories with Japanese audiences, especially younger generations who may not have had much exposure to foreign language films.

  • Cinema Booking

    We work with a wide network of exhibitors, from cinema franchises to independent local favorites, to develop tailored screening strategies and booking activities for each specific film.

  • Promotion

    We provide comprehensive promotional production for films, including publicity, social media and digital advertising campaigns, as well as the creation of promotional materials such as trailers and official websites. We also have experience and enjoy working with companies and films on tie-in campaigns.

ORIGINAL CONTENT

As a Japan-based production company, our mission is to create entertaining, accessible and authentic films, TV shows and streaming programs for international audiences. In order to achieve this, we have built a team with extensive knowledge, experience and networks in both distribution and production.

  • International Co-Production

    We recognise a serious lack of genuine, authentic and informative stories about Japan for foreign audiences. Our goal is to create entertaining and accessible projects that authentically represent contemporary Japanese culture, in collaboration with international producers and creators who share our vision.

  • Narrative Series

    Our experienced narrative TV production team excels at creating both traditional TV/streaming programmes and short drama productions for social networking sites such as TikTok. We also produce foreign language projects set in Japan and provide development consultancy services including research, localisation and more.

  • Unscripted Series

    We develop and produce a wide range of unscripted programming, from docu-series to variety talk shows. One of our original variety shows, “ARITA AND WEEKLY PRO-WRESTLING AND”, was acquired by Amazon Prime Video Japan and has been one of the highest rated shows on the platform for all four seasons.