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Tomoyuki Natsume's solo name, debuted in 2009 as vocalist and guitarist of Siamese Cats. Through his exploration of Japanese rock and independent activities, the band was supported by many young people, but disbanded in 2020.
In December 2021, he made his solo debut under the name Summer Eye with the release of his first single “Jinsei".
In 2022, he released a split 7" with DSPS Amy from Taiwan and his second single “Kyukon" In February 2023, he released his third single “Shippai" and a remix of the same song by XTAL, which became a hot topic On March 21, he released his first album "Daikichi". The preceding track “Hakugei" was used as the theme song for a TV drama.
He is currently contributing to the fun of the world with his free and unconstrained expression through his lifework of collage production, songwriting, writing, DJing, and more.
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Kaoru Kobayashi
Born in 1951 in Kyoto Prefecture. Member of the Situation Theatre troupe led by Jūrō Kara from 1971 to 1980. Notable appearances include the Midnight Diner series, the drama series Naniwa: The Way of Finance, and the film The Fabrication: The Man Called the Murderous Teacher.
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映画監督、小説家、作曲家。1963年1月24日生まれ、宮城県出身。1993年、オムニバスドラマ『ifもしも~打ち上げ花火、下から見るか? 横から見るか?』で、日本映画監督協会新人賞を受賞。1995年から順次公開された長編映画『Love Letter』は、アジア各国でも評判を得る。以降も数々の作品を手掛ける。
Payal Kapadia
Filmmaker born in Mumbai in 1986. Studied film directing at the Film and Television Institute of India.THE LAST MANGO BEFORE THE MONSOON, an experimental documentary short made in 2015, won the “Special Jury Prize” at the “International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam” in 2018. His first feature documentary “THE NIGHT I KNOW NOTHING” was screened in the Directors' Fortnight at the 2021 “Cannes International Film Festival” and won the “Golden Eye Award” for Best Documentary. 2023 “Yamagata International Film Festival” International Competition, "Robert and In 2023, he won the Robert and Frances Flaherty Award (Grand Prize) in the International Competition section of the Yamagata International Film Festival. In 2023, he won the Robert and Frances Flaherty Grand Prize in the International Competition at the Yamagata International Film Festival, and his first feature film, “All We See is Light,” won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, making him one of the most sought after directors in the world.
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Yurina Kaneko
Born in Tokyo in 1995. Graduated from the School of Film and New Media, Ritsumeikan University. A member of Ritsumeikan University's film club, she has produced many music videos and films. Her independent film "Strolling Plants" (2019) was selected for an award film at the 41st Pia Film Festival. Her feature film "Sleeping Insects" won the Grand Prix at Muzik Lab 2019. Her latest film, " People Who Talk to Plushies Are Kind " will be released on April 14, 2023.
Taishi Nakagawa
岩井澤健治
映画監督。1981年生まれ。東京都出身。高校卒業後、石井輝男監督に師事。実写映画の現場から映像制作を始め、そのかたわらアニメーション制作を始める。初長編監督作品『音楽』は、アニメーション界のアカデミー賞として名高い米アニー賞のノミネートをはじめ、オタワ国際アニメーション映画祭でグランプリを受賞するなど、国内外の多数の映画賞で高い評価を受ける。
吉高由里子
1988年7月22日生まれ、東京都出身。2006年、映画『紀子の食卓』でスクリーンデビューし、第28回ヨコハマ映画祭最優秀新人賞を受賞。2014年には連続テレビ小説『花子とアン』でヒロイン村岡花子を演じた。2024年にはNHK大河ドラマ『光る君へ』で紫式部/まひろを演じて話題に。
Rikiya Imaizumi
1981年生まれ、福島県出身。映画監督。2010年に『たまの映画』で商業映画デビュー。その後も『サッドティー』(2014)『退屈な日々にさようならを』(2017)『愛がなんだ』(2019)『街の上で』(2021)『ちひろさん』(2023)などの話題作を次々と発表。最新作『アンダーカレント』は2023年10月6日公開予定。
Jia Zhang Ke
Born in 1970 in Fenyang, Shanxi Province, China, he entered the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy in 1993. His first feature film, “A Momentary Dream,” had its world premiere in the Forum section of the 1998 Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Wolfgang Staute Award for Best New Director, as well as the Grand Prix at the Pusan International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Festival of the 3 Continents in Nantes, attracting great international attention. In 2006, he won the Golden Lion (Grand Prix) at the Venice International Film Festival for “Yangtze River Lamentations,” set in the ancient city of Fongje, which is under water due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam; in 2013, he won the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes International Film Festival for “The Touch of Sin;” in 2003, he won the Golden Carriage Award sponsored by the French Directors Association at the Cannes International Film Festival. In 2005, he founded the Pingyao International Film Festival, and is currently the president of the Chinese Film Directors Association. He is currently the president of the Chinese Film Directors Association. He is one of the most prominent film directors in China today, both in name and reality.
Sou Yamanaka
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