IMAGICA GROUP Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Group CEO: Shunjiro Nagase) announces the launch of the application period for the 3rd edition of the "IMAGICA GROUP Original Film Production Project," aimed at discovering new talent and exploring the potential of Japanese visual expression on a global stage. Applications will be accepted starting June 30, 2026 (Tue). (Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 (Mon)). This project aims to realize creators' challenges as film works through planning, selection, and production, with an eye towards submission to and awards at international film festivals. Two works have been selected to date, and production is currently underway for their film adaptation. "IMAGICA GROUP Original Film Production Project" Overview Launched in 2025, the "IMAGICA GROUP Original Film Production Project" solicits film proposals from within our group companies with the goal of submission to and awards at international film festivals, selecting and producing one work annually. By continuing this for five years, we aim to discover and nurture talented creators while broadcasting IMAGICA GROUP's creativity and expressive power to the world. In the first edition, "Maria" by Tomoka Terada (Director/Screenwriter) and Hana Tsuchikawa (OLM, Inc. / Producer) was selected. In the second edition, "OUR SON" by Yutaro Seki (PICS, Inc. / Director/Screenwriter) and Sang-geun Han (PICS, Inc. / Producer) was selected. Both works are currently in production for their film adaptations, with preparations underway with the aim of submission to international film festivals. Please refer to the press release report below for project details and awardee profiles. ▼1st Edition "Maria" https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000037973.html ▼2nd Edition "OUR SON" https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000455.000037973.html ■Application Requirements 1. Applicants must be producers belonging to one of IMAGICA GROUP's group companies: OLM, Inc., PICS, Inc., o