Biography
Born in 1948. Graduated from Tama School of Art. Ever since he discovered 8mm film in the 1960s, he has been exploring for a new personal image by using celluloid. In 1970, he organized the independent screening group , and he has been working on various screening all over the country for more than 50 years. His main literary work “Filmmaking – an introduction to Kojin-eiga” is not only became a reference for independent filmmakers, but also played a establishing the concept of “Kojin-eiga” in Japan. He served as a Professor at Tama Art University (from 2001 to 2017), and jury members at Pia film festival [PFF](from 1979 to 1987).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits

Open Eyes
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012

Lost Way
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011

I Sense Someone, I See Someone, There Is Someone
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010

EVERY DAY , EVERY TIME
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001

Closed Eyes
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1999

SHADOW of THE SKY
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1998

BEFORE DOZE OFF
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1998

Remembrance A Few Minute Before
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1994
地から
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1994

In the Spring Season
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1992

FIX-TONE
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1991

Shinako On The Back
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989
Yesterday's Snow
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982

Possesed by a White Shadow
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1980

Have a nice day
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1974
やっぱり猫
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972
皮膚を灼かれるように泣き叫ぶ少年の声
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1970
ホコマ
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966