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Activities
of the
International Cinema Association of Japan
1. Production of motion pictures to be distributed and exchanged in foreign countries.
(a) The Association undertakes the production of films according to its plans and distributes them abroad.
(b) The Association maintains contact with governmental as well as private agencies of film industry abroad, directly or indirectly, and establishes the exchange of Japanese and foreign pictures.
2. Co-ordinating the work of Japanese entrepreneurs and giving guidance and as¬ sistance to them in producing and distributing films abroad.
(a) The Association facilitates the distribution and exchange of motion pictures filmed under the direction of governmental offices which are considered suitable for the purpose of the Association.
(b) The Association facilitates the distribution and exchange of commercial films that meet with the requirements.
(c) The Association gives guidance to private entrepreneurs in the production of films to be sent abroad and may offer aid in certain cases.
3. Lectures on “international films” and public screening of such films.
(a) The Association holds lecture meetings and sends lecturers to stimulate interest and cultivate knowledge on this subject.
(b) The Association collects materials relating to “international films” both at home and abroad and exhibits them.
(c) The Association encourages good “international films” by selecting commendable pictures and giving public screening of these pictures. It also encourages film contests whereby the best films may win honors or be awarded prizes.
(d) The Association maintains close contact with various organizations and individu¬ als and holds round-table discussions on “international films.”
4. Provision of facilities to study Japan offered to foreigners engaged in motion picture
production and distribution.
(a) The Association offers various facilities to foreign visitors to Japan who are engaged in the film industry.
(b) The Association gives facilities and guidance to foreign entrepreneurs making pictures of Japanese culture, and may offer aid in certain cases.
5. Research and investigation.
(a) The Association investigates plans relating to “international films” projected by governmental offices, public organizations, and private agencies both at home and abroad. The findings will be published in pamphlets.
(b) The Association offers facilities for the investigation of “international films” in Japan and gives assistance to the publication of such work.
6. Other activities considered by the Board of Directors as suitable for the purpose
of the Association.
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