AMPAS to Attend Tokyo International Film Festival; Program Includes Special Conversation with Bill Kramer and Toho CEO Hiro Matsuoka

The Tokyo International Film Festival this year is hosting 'Academy in Tokyo,' a special program welcoming senior executives of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Bill Kramer, the Academy's CEO, Lynette Howell Taylor, president, and Meredith Shea, senior director of membership, impact and industry, will visit Japan for the program. On October 28, three […]

The Tokyo International Film Festival is hosting this year's "Academy in Tokyo," a special program welcoming senior executives from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

Academy CEO Bill Kramer, President Lynette Howell-Taylor, and Meredith Shea, Senior Director of Membership, Impact and Industry, will visit Japan for the program. On Oct. 28, the three will participate in a panel discussion, after which Kramer will be presented with the Leadership Award and a gathering of Academy members.

On October 29, Kramer will participate in a conversation with Toho President and CEO Hiro Matsuoka, during which they will discuss the global cinematic landscape, the future of theatrical distribution and broadcast, and next steps for international collaboration. RELATED FESTIVAL STORIES Oscars: Britain picks 'Rehearsals for a Revolution' for best international feature Marie-Clementine Dozabjambo news on directing Rwanda's Oscar submission 'Ben Imana': 'We need to find out what happened' - London Contenders

Kramer, who is visiting Asia for the first time, will receive a special World Cinema Leadership Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of the global film industry and the advancement of film culture. Watch on Deadline

Since becoming the Academy's CEO in 2022, Kramer has worked to further diversify and globalize the Academy's membership. He oversees all of the Academy's global operations and programs, including the Academy Awards, the Academy Foundation and services for the organization's 11,000 global members.

The panel on the day will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars, as well as insights into the Academy's global initiatives and membership programs. The discussion will also explore the Academy's perspective on the current and future state of international cinema.

On October 28, the festival will host a private reception for Academy members from around the world.

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