In 1950, he established the 'Kindai Eiga Kyokai' (Modern Film Association) production company together with Kaneto SHINDO, and its films were mainly distributed by the Daiei Motion Picture Company.
また、1950年には、その新藤兼人と映画制作会社「近代映画協会」を設立し、作品は主に大映で配給された。