Yuri Sasamoto
Director/writer/actoress
Yuri Sasamoto
Director/writer/actoress
Thank you for your interest in my film.
I am raising funds on Kickstarter to make a new movie, Sudachi (Independent from the Nest).
This is the link.
https://kickstarter.com/projects/yamatono/sudachi
One of the rewards includes digital access to past works.
Thank you for your support.
Yuri Sasamoto
Filmography
  • Producer (7 Credits)
    THE Closed Book
    Short
    Separate Tokyo -It’s angel's time.-2024
    Short
    SUDACHI -79 years after the war. Your silent dream-2024
    Short
    Coming the glorious day2023
    Short
    WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜2021
    BRIGHT PEOPLE2020
    Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜2020
    Short
  • Writer (7 Credits)
    THE Closed Book
    Short
    Separate Tokyo -It’s angel's time.-2024
    Short
    SUDACHI -79 years after the war. Your silent dream-2024
    Short
    Coming the glorious day2023
    Short
    WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜2021
    BRIGHT PEOPLE2020
    Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜2020
    Short
  • Director (7 Credits)
    THE Closed Book
    Short
    Separate Tokyo -It’s angel's time.-2024
    Short
    SUDACHI -79 years after the war. Your silent dream-2024
    Short
    Coming the glorious day2023
    Short
    WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜2021
    BRIGHT PEOPLE2020
    Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜2020
    Short
  • Acting (6 Credits)
    Separate Tokyo -It’s angel's time.-2024
    Short
    SUDACHI -79 years after the war. Your silent dream-2024
    Short
    Coming the glorious day2023
    Short
    WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜2021
    BRIGHT PEOPLE2020
    Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜2020
    Short
  • Author (1 Credit)
    WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜2021
151 Awards & Selections
Award Winner
SUDACHI -79 years after the war. Your silent dream-
Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
2024
Nominee
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
BIMIFF - Brazil International Monthly Independent
Rio de Janeiro
2021
Best Editing of Documentary
BRIGHT PEOPLE
BIMIFF - Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival
Rio de Janeiro
2021
Official selection
BRIGHT PEOPLE
2020 Cutting Edge Film Festival
Pompano Beach,Florida
2020
Official Selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
The Hollywood First-Time Filmmaker Showcase
Los Angeles, California
2020
Official Selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
San Diego Asian Film Festival
San Diego
2020
Audience Award:Third Runner-Up
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
2020 Cutting Edge Film Festival
Pompano Beach,Florida
2020
Nominee
SUDACHI -79 years after the war. Your silent dream-
ROSHANI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Silver Award
Separate Tokyo -It’s angel's time.-
New York Movie Awards
New York
Gold Award
Separate Tokyo -It’s angel's time.-
Paris Film Awards
Paris
Official Selection
Coming the glorious day
New York Movie Awards
New York
Official Selection
Coming the glorious day
Milan Gold Awards
Milan
Award Winner
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Hollywood Venus Awards
Award Winner
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
The Gladiator Film Festival
İstanbul, Balat 34087
Semi-finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
The Macoproject Film Festival
Nominee
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Lonely Wolf
Official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Geneve Awards
Geneve
official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Rudis Festival
Roma
Official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Butterfly International Film Festival
Marseilles
Best Experimental Film
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Golden Sand // IFF
İstanbul
official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Amsterdam Freedom Independent IFF
Amsterdam
Official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Latin America Film Awards
Rio de Janeiro
Best Dark Comedy
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Master of Cinema（JUNE-JULY2022）
Rome
Semi-Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Dumbo Film Festival
New York
Official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Symbiotic Film Festival
Kiev
Best Short Comedy
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Hollywood Blvd. Film
Hollywood
MERIT: Comedy MERIT: Actor: Lead Mutsuki Bando (subcat) MERIT: Actor: Supporting Daisuke Tamaru (subcat) MERIT: Actress: Supporting Yuri Sasamoto (subcat) MERIT: Direction: Yuri Sasamoto (subcat) MERIT: Original Score: Altruist (subcat) MERIT: Original Song: Altruist (subcat) Script Writer: Yuri Sasamoto (subcat)
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Depth of Field International Film Festival /Fall 2021
Rehoboth Beach
Official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
World Indie Film Awards
Chongqing
EXEPTIONAL MERIT/COMEDY,MERIT/Actress Supporting (Yuri Sasamoto),Director,Original Song
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
WRPN Women's International Film Festival
Nassau
Finalist(women director,actress/actor)
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Accord Cine Fest
India
Nominee
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Tietê International Film Awards
Tietê, São Paulo
Official Selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
The Gladiator Film Festival
İstanbul
Semi-Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Sydney Indie Short Festival
Sydney
Semi-Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Hong Kong
*Award of Recognition: Women Filmmakers * Award of Recognition: Original Score(composed by Altruist)
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
The Best Shorts Competition
La jolla
Official selection
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Diamond Eye
Saint-Petersburg
Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Cult Movies International Film Festival
Nominee
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Austin International Art Festival
Austin
Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens
Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
4th Dimension Independent Film Festival
Bali
Nominee
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Nicomedia International Bi-Monthly Film Awards
İzmit
Award of Recognition: Original Song (WHO IS BAD? composed by Altruist)
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
The IndieFEST Film Awards,August 2021
La Jolla
Finalist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Swedish International Film Festival (SIFF)
Arvika
*Outstanding Excellence (Fall 2021) : Director: Yuri Sasamoto * Excellence: Actress: Supporting, Yuri Sasamoto * Excellence: Actor: Supporting, Daisuke Tamaru
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
So You Think You Can Direct/Act Competition
Nassau
Best Acting
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
Tokyo International Monthly Film Festival
Best Comedy
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
BEYOND THE CURVE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
PARIS
Award Winner
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
GOLDEN WHEAT AWARDS
İstanbul
*Exceptional Merit: Loose Shorts *Excellence: Actor: Lead, Mutsuki Bando/Koji Hatakeyama *Excellence: Actor: Supporting, Daisuke Tamaru / Teppei Tajimi, Yoshiki Sato/Ron Kin, Tetsuya Komatsu/En O, Satoshi Ikeda/Yaro Ikeda, Hideto Sonoda/Inazo Goto, Yoshihiro Sugita/Toshi Okubo *Excellence: Actress: Supporting, Yuri Sasamoto/Nobuko Fushimi, Kurimi/Motoko Sakamoto, Sayaka Honda/Umiko Katsu *Excellence: Direction, Yuri Sasamoto*Excellence: Original Song, Altruist
WHO IS BAD ?〜The shouting of Rock-and-roll Samurai〜
WRPN.TV Short, Tight and Loose Global Film Festival Competition
Nassau
Official selection
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Kinocracy Festival - Monthly Film Awards
Minas Gerais
Best Documentary・Best Editing of Documentary
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Mercurio Bimonthly Short Film Awards
BEST EDITING DOCUMENTARY
BRIGHT PEOPLE
South America Awards - International Bimonthly Cinema Festival
Sao Paulo
Semi-Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Florida Shorts -Summer 2021-
Florida
Semi-Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
San Francisco Indie Short Festival
San Francisco
Semi-Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
London Short Festival of 24Frames
London
Semi-Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Cult Movies International Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Flixze Film Festival
Florida
Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
V.i.Z. Film Fest
Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
London International Monthly Film Festival
London
Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
4th Dimension Independent Film Festival.
Bali
Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Onyko Films Awards
tallinn
Finalist
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
Paris
Honorable Mention
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens
Honorable Mention
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Cooper Awards
Honorable Mention
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Hollywood International Golden Age Festival
Hollywood
Documentary Short:Award Winner/Special Mention
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Madras Independent Film Festival
Chennai
Award Winner
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Andromeda Film Festival
Istanbul
Best Documentary Short, SILVER ANHUMA AWARD, FINALIST at our GOLDEN CAPYBARA AWARDS, the Annual competition of TIETÊ INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS（12/12/2021）
BRIGHT PEOPLE
TIETÊ INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS
Sao Paulo
Best Asian Documentary Short
BRIGHT PEOPLE
2nd Edition of Continental Film Awards (CFA)
The best Short Documentary
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Indian Indie Awards
Best Documentary Short
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Accord Cine Fest
The Best Actor Female:Yuri Sasamoto
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Hyderabad International Film Festival
Official Selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Vienna Film Stories
Vienna
Best Dark Comedy
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Liber Films International Festival
Athina
Official selection
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Your Way International Film Festival
Official selection
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Golden Giraffe International Film Festival
Nice
Best Experimental Short Film
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Little Buddha Indie Film Festival
Kathmandu
Best Experimental Short Film
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Kinocracy Festival - Monthly Film Awards
Minas Gerais
Best Experimental Short Film
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Chennai Indie Film Festival
Best Experimental Short Film
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Golden Arrow International Film Festival
avadi
EXPERIMENTAL FILMS:Award Winner
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2 11 17 International Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
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Tokyo Shorts
Tokyo
Best Short Award
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Medusa Film Festival
Official selection
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New York Neorealism Film Awards
New York
Official selection
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Diamond Eye
Sankt-Peterburg
Official selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Mercurio Bimonthly Short Film Awards
Official selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Golden Wheat Awards
İstanbul
Official selection
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OTB | Only The Best Film Awards
Official selection
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EdiPlay International Film Festival
EVRY
Official selection
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Andromeda Film Festival
İstanbul, İstanbul
Official selection
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The Gl­­­­a­d­­­­i­­­a­­t­­­­­or Fi­­­­­­­­­lm Fe­­­­s­­­­­­­t­­­­­­­­i­­­­­v­­­­­­­al
İstanbul, Balat
Official selection
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Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Official selection
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Sydney Indie Short Festival
Sydney
Official selection
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Austin International Art Festival
Official selection
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Vienna Indie Short Film Festival
Official selection
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San Francisco Indie Short Festival
Official selection
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Indian Indie Awards
Official selection
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Dubai Independent Film Festival
Dubai
Official selection
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New Year Film Festival
Official selection
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Paris International Short Festival
Official selection
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Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival
Official selection
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Green Mountain International Film Festival
Burlington, Vermont
Official selection
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Venice Shorts
Venice, California
Official selection
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Vancouver Independent Film Festival
Official selection
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Chicago Indie Film Awards
Official selection
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Toronto International Women Film Festival
Official selection
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Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival
Official selection
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LA Indies
Los Angeles, California
Official selection
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kalakari film fest
Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Official selection
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CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS
Cannes
Official selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Madras Independent Film Festival
Chennai
Official selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
New York Independent Cinema Awards
New York
Official selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
New York Neorealism Film Awards
New York
Best Short Film Award
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Red Moon Film Festival
New York
Official selection
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
KIIFF
Los Angeles
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE(Award Winner)
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Tokyo International Monthly Film Festival
Tokyo
Nominee
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Tietê International Film Awards
São Paulo
Nominee
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Nicomedia International Bi-Monthly Film Awards
İzmit
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Izmit International Short Film Festival
İzmit
Semi-Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Florida Shorts -Summer 2021-
Florida
Semi-Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
London Indie Short Festival
London
Semi-Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Cult Movies International Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
London International Web & Shorts Film Festival
London
Nominee
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Hyderabad International Film Festival
Nominee
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BIMIFF - Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival
Rio de Janeiro
Nominee
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Garoa Awards
Sao Paulo
Nominee
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Accord Cine Fes
Finalist
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V.i.Z. Film Fest
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Rotterdam Independent Film Festival
Rotterdam
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
4th Dimension Independent Film Festival
Bali
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Onyko Films Awards
Tallinn
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Continental Film Awards
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Cooper Awards
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Flixze Film Festival
Panama City beach, Florida
Finalist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
Paris
Runner up:Short film(August 2020)
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Bridge Fest
Vancouver
Honorable Mention
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Actor&Director Awards International Film Festival (ADIFF)
Saint-Petersburg
Honorable Mention: BEST SHORT FILM,BEST ACTING,BEST DIRECTING,BEST SOUND DESIGN
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens
Honorable Mention
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
London International Monthly Film Festival
London
Award of Recognition: Asian
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Accolade Global Film Competition Award June 2020
La Jolla
Award of Recognition: Actor:Leading,Daisuke Tamaru as Official
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
IndieFEST Film Awards May 2020
La Jolla
Award of Exceptional Merit to Tight Shorts/Award of Exceptional Merit to Direction, Yuri Sasamoto/ Award of Exceptional Merit to Original Song, Altruist
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
WRPN Short Tight & Loose Film Competition Summer 2020
Nassau
Award of Exceptional Merit: Script/Writer, Yuri Sasamoto/Award of Exceptional Merit: Original Song, Altruist/Award of Exceptional Merit: Original Concept/Award of Exceptional Merit: Direction, Yuri Sasamoto/Award of Exceptional Merit: Comedy /Award of Exceptional Merit: Original Score, AItruist /Award of Exceptional Merit: Lead Actress, Yuri Sasamoto/Award of Merit: Lead Actor, Daisuke Tamaru /Award of Merit: Actor: Supporting, Yoshiki Sato/Award of Merit: Actor: Supporting, Yoshihiro Sugita/Kudos Endeavor:Si-fi
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Depth Of Field International Film Festival Competition summer 2020
Nassau
Best Dark Comedy
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Rome International Movie Awards
Rome
Best Pandemic Short Film
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards
Curitiba
Excellence :Direction,Original Song,Supporting Actress,Lead Actress/Exceptional Merit:sci-fi
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
WRPN Women's International Film Festival
Nassau
Best War Short
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Fantastic Indie Festival of Los Angeles2021（Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills）
Los Angeles, California
EXCELLENCE AWARD to Direction/EXCEPTIONAL MERIT AWARDS to Leading Actor,Daisuke Tamaru /EXCEPTIONAL MERIT AWARDS to Supporting Actress,Yuri Sasamoto/EXCEPTIONAL MERIT AWARDS to Supporting Actors,Yoshiki Sato/EXCEPTIONAL MERIT AWARDS to Yoshihiro Sugita/EXCEPTIONAL MERIT AWARDS to Two actors in a dramatic scene,Yoshiki Sato and Daisuke Tamaru
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
So You Think You Can Direct /Act
New York
Best covid19 Short
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Niagara Falls International Short Festival
New York
Best Comedy in Short
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
Toronto
Best War Short /Honorable Mention: Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Script, Best Music
Can't Judge〜Corona and the Japanese government 20XX version〜
Hollywood International Golden Age Festival
New York
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Education
College
Hokkaido University
Economics
Personal Details
Birth City
Osaka in Japan
Gender
Female
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