Born in 1956, Tokyo. In 1989, debuted as movie director for “Fancy Dance,” starring Masahiro Motoki. The film's unique humor and vivid portrayal of a monk's youth has attracted attention.
In 1992, he has directed “Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t”, starring Masahiro Motoki about the world of student sumo which has received numerous awards including Best Film for 16th Japan Academy Film Prize.
“Shal We Dance?” was released in 1996, which has received 20th Japan Academy Film Prize of all 13 categories. This film was released worldwide, then was remade in Hollywood 2005.
After that he has kept releasing from comedy to social movies, like 2007, “I Just Didn’t Do It”, 2011 “Dancing Chaplin”, 2012 “A Terminal Trust”, 2014 “Lady Maiko”, 2019 “Talking the Pictures”.
In 2022, he has released a drama version of “Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t” which is about the sumo student 30 years later than the first released movie.

Director’s Talk Session

October 13rd (Fri) 6:30PM~

Tetsu Maeda had started part time job at film making studio’s set carpenters to art assistant, became freelance assistant director, and has took the megaphone in numerous films.

1998：

Became a theatre movie director in an omnibus film, “Pocky Hill Love Story/Cute Person”, Episode3 under Director Shinji Somai.

He has released numerous films as a director including down below.

2008：

”School Days with a Pig”

2018：

”A Banana? At This Time of Night?”

2021：

”And So The Baton Is Passed” ”What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?”

2023：

”Do Unto Others”

Director’s Talk Session

October 14th（Sat） 6:30PM

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An experienced journalist for ‘THE WEEKLY PLAYBOY’ who then became a movie director.

2017：

Released “Love and Other Cults” starring Sairi Ito

2019：

Season 1 of the Netflix series “Naked Director'', which he wrote and directed, has been streamed worldwide.

2021：

”Midnight Swan” became the winner for Japan Academy Film Prize for Picture of the Year

2022：

”Offbeat Cops” is released

2023：

Starring Sairi Ito again and releasing “Life of Mariko in Kabukichiko”

Director’s Talk Session

October 15th（Sun） 6:30PM

Born in 1979, Osaka. In 2000, “A Tale of Night” received Special Jury’s Prize at PFF, “DIY Encouragement” (2011) was awarded Short Film Special Mention Prize in 16th Busan International Film Festival.
An experienced TV commercial planner, Music Video Director, he joined “Your Name” as CG creator in 2016, and debuted as theatre feature-length director with “Gone Wednesday”.
Became a director again with “Anime Supremacy” (2022) which received numerous prize including Japan Academy Film Prize. “The Silent Service” (release date: 2023/9/29) will be his 3rd feature-length director film.

Director’s Talk Session

October 16th（Mon） 6:30PM

Born in 1977, Saitama. He has made himself short films and released “This Wonderful World”. In 2009 released “The Chef of South Polar”. 2012 “The Woodsman and the Rain”, 2013 “A Story of Yonosuke”, 2014 “Ecotherapy Getaway Holiday”, 2016 “The Mohican Comes Home”, 2018 “Mori, The Artist’s Habitat”, 2020 “Ora, Ora Be Goin’ Alone”, 2021 “One Summer Story”, 2022 “The Fish Tale”, 2022 “Hey! Don-chan” are his films. In 2023, “Man of 0.5”, a drama series was aired on WOWWOW.

Director’s Talk Session

October 17th（Tue） 6:30PM

Movie Director / CEO of 株式会社クランク

Born in 1960, Kyoto. Graduated Ryukyu University Agriculture Faculty.
In 1980, moved to Okinawa at the same year of entering university. He made many movies at Ryukyu University Film Research Group.
1992 Debuted as pro in “Pineapple Tours” Episode 2, “Haruko and Hideyoshi”
1999 Directed “Nabbie’s Love”. It was a huge success all around Japan including Okinawa.
2002 “Hotel Hibiscus” was released all around Japan and was successful.
Since 2005 Opened “Sakurazaka Theatre”. Became of CEO of 株式会社クランク

Director’s Talk Session

October 18th（Wed） 6:30PM

After working at a PR film production company, he joined an animation production company, worked as storyboard, director, and director.

1992：

He was involved in "Crayon Shinchan" and wrote the screenplay for the movie series.

2001：

“Crayon Shinchan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Adult Empire Strikes Back”

2002：

“Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Adult Empire Strikes Back”has received the 6th Japan Media Arts Festival Animation Division Grand Prize.

2010：

"Colorful" won the special award and audience award in the competition section (feature film) of the 35th Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

2015：

The animated film "Sarusuberi: Miss HOKUSAI" was submitted to the competition section of the 39th Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Director’s Talk Session

October 19th（Thu） 6:30PM

1961：

Born in Yamanashi prefecture

1994：

Became a successful scriptwriter

2004：

Debut as movie director with “Hunter and Hunted”, receiving 23rd Fujimoto Award Newcomer Prize and 26th Yokohama International Film Festival Newcomer Prize.

2007：

Directed “Midnight Eagle”

2010：

Directed “A Lone Scalpel”

2011：

Received winner of 35th Japan Academy Film Prize for Picture of the Year and Director of the Year with “Reborn”.

Director’s Talk Session

October 20th（Fri） 6:30PM