VIPO Recruits Four Japanese Publishers for Busan Story Market 2026
The market reflects growing demand for Japanese original IP in global visual production, with last year's six participants conducting 165 business meetings.
Reporting from 1 sources: GameBusiness.jp.
The Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) is recruiting four Japanese companies to participate in Busan Story Market 2026, a trade fair held alongside the Busan International Film Festival from October 10 to 13. The event connects publishers with overseas buyers seeking source material for film, drama, and game adaptations. Applications close July 15, 2026.
VIPO is accepting applications from Japanese publishers for Busan Story Market 2026, a four-day trade fair running alongside the Busan International Film Festival from October 10 to 13. The event pairs rights holders with international buyers looking for novels, manga, and e-books to adapt into films, dramas, and games. Only four companies will be selected, and VIPO covers the registration fee for one representative per company. Last year's six participants held 165 business meetings. Applicants must hold overseas sales rights for their works and be able to communicate in English. The deadline is July 15 at 17:00.
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- GameBusiness.jp VIPO、韓国「Busan Story Market 2026」参加企業を募集。出版作品の海外映像化を支援