Hiroshi Okuyama (奥山 大史, Okuyama Hiroshi, born 1996) is a Japanese film director.[1]
Hiroshi Okuyama | |||||
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奥山 大史 | |||||
| Born | 1996 (age 27–28) | ||||
| Education | Aoyama Gakuin University | ||||
| Occupation | Film director | ||||
| Japanese name | |||||
| Kanji | 奥山 大史 | ||||
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Career
editWhile a senior at Aoyama Gakuin University, Okuyama wrote, directed, and served as cinematographer and editor on the feature film Jesus, which depicts Jesus Christ as the imaginary friend of a grade schooler.[2] The film debuted at the 2018 San Sebastián International Film Festival, where Okuyama was recognized with the Kutxabank-New Directors Award.[3]
In reviews for Jesus, critics noted the influence of Hirokazu Kore-eda on Okuyama's filmmaking.[2][4] Okuyama would later collaborate with Kore-eda by directing episodes of the latter's Netflix series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House.[5]
Okuyama's second feature film, My Sunshine premiered in the Un Certain Regard portion of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film follows the personal lives of ice skaters throughout the winter season.[4]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jesus | — | [2] |
| 2024 | My Sunshine | — | [2] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House | Directed episodes alongside Hirokazu Kore-eda, Megumi Tsuno, and Takuma Sato | [5] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | Kutxabank-New Directors Award | Jesus | Won | [6] |
| International Film Festival & Awards Macao | Best Film | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Stockholm International Film Festival | Best Film | Nominated | [8] | ||
| Best Cinematography | Won | [9] | |||
| 2019 | Dublin International Film Festival | Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography | Won | [10] | |
| 2024 | Cannes Film Festival | Un Certain Regard | My Sunshine | Nominated | [1] |
| Queer Palm | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ a b Khaldi, Tarik. "Boku No Ohisama (My Sunshine), as seen by Hiroshi Okuyama". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d Young, Neil. "'Jesus': Film Review San Sebastian 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "At 22, Hiroshi Okuyama becomes youngest winner of San Sebastian new director award". Japan Times. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b Hammond, Pete. "'My Sunshine' Review: Wistful Ice Dancing Tale Confirms Hiroshi Okuyama As Emerging Japanese Filmmaker – Cannes Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b Shackleton, Liz. "Hirokazu Kore-eda On His First Netflix Series 'The Makanai' And Revamping Japan's Film Industry". Deadline. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "66th San Sebastian Film Festival 2018 Awards". San Sebastian Film Festival. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick. "Macao Festival Sets Full Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Canadian film winner at the Stockholm Film Festival 2018". Bio.nu. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Canadian film winner at the Stockholm Film Festival 2018". Bio.nu. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2019 Award Winners Announced". Screen Ireland. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "2024 Edition". Queer Palm. Retrieved 20 May 2024.