Hiroshi Okuyama

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The native form of this personal name is Okuyama Hiroshi. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Hiroshi Okuyama
奥山 大史
Hiroshi Okuyama at Stockholm international Film Festival 2018
Born1996 (age 28–29)
Tokyo, Japan
EducationAoyama Gakuin University
OccupationFilm director
Japanese name
Kanji奥山 大史
Transcriptions
RomanizationOkuyama Hiroshi

Hiroshi Okuyama (奥山 大史, Okuyama Hiroshi, born 1996) is a Japanese film director.[1]

Career

While 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

Film

Year Title Notes Ref.
2018 Jesus — [2]
2024 My Sunshine — [2]

Television

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

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

  1. ^ a b Khaldi, Tarik. "Boku No Ohisama (My Sunshine), as seen by Hiroshi Okuyama". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Young, Neil. "'Jesus': Film Review San Sebastian 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ^ "At 22, Hiroshi Okuyama becomes youngest winner of San Sebastian new director award". Japan Times. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "66th San Sebastian Film Festival 2018 Awards". San Sebastian Film Festival. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  7. ^ Frater, Patrick. "Macao Festival Sets Full Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Canadian film winner at the Stockholm Film Festival 2018". Bio.nu. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Canadian film winner at the Stockholm Film Festival 2018". Bio.nu. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2019 Award Winners Announced". Screen Ireland. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  11. ^ "2024 Edition". Queer Palm. Retrieved 20 May 2024.