Content overview: “AMPAS Leaders Head to Tokyo Film Festival: Bill Kramer, Hiro Matsuoka Join Forces for Glob”. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is making a high-profile return to Japan as part of this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, launching 'Academy in Tokyo'—a pivotal cultural and industry exchange. Leading the delegation are AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer, President Lynette Howell Taylor, and Chief Membership, Impact and Industry Officer Meredith Shea, who will engage in a special talk session with Toho Co., Ltd.
The event underscores growing international collaboration between Hollywood’s most influential institution and Japan’s film powerhouse, Toho, known for producing the Godzilla franchise and hosting the prestigious Tokyo festival since 1985. This landmark gathering highlights the strategic importance of Asia in global cinema, particularly as Japanese films gain traction at the Oscars and streaming platforms expand their reach across East Asia. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.