Tatsuya Kimura
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese film producer
and a critic
, and also as known as , a music producer
.
, Kyoto Prefecture
, Japan
. Debuted as a critic in his high school days. Gradueted Waseda University
in Tokyo
, 1987.
In 1993, he joined in and wrote for Cahiers du cinéma Japon
with Shinji Aoyama
, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
and Makoto Shinozaki
. During 2003 - 2007, he nominated newcomers for Kido Aword and found new scenarists, Ryo Wada, Tomonori Ozaki and Sachiko Tanaka (later, a writer for Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Tokyo Sonata
). He worked for The 49th Asia Pacific Film Festival
as a director in 2004. In December 2005, Jury for The 9th Scenario Award in Hakodate Port Illumination Film Festival 2005, with Yoichi Sai, George Iida and Hiroshi Aramata
. In February, 2006, he acted with his friends and artists like Ay-O
, Genpei Akasegawa and Ryuichi Sakamoto
in Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
for the first event in the worlds for Nam June Paik
's death.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and a critic
Critic
A critic is anyone who expresses a value judgement. Informally, criticism is a common aspect of all human expression and need not necessarily imply skilled or accurate expressions of judgement. Critical judgements, good or bad, may be positive , negative , or balanced...
, and also as known as , a music producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
.
Biography
Tatsuya Kimura was born in 1964 in KyotoKyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...
, Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Debuted as a critic in his high school days. Gradueted Waseda University
Waseda University
, abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, 1987.
In 1993, he joined in and wrote for Cahiers du cinéma Japon
Cahiers du cinéma
Cahiers du Cinéma is an influential French film magazine founded in 1951 by André Bazin, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze and Joseph-Marie Lo Duca. It developed from the earlier magazine Revue du Cinéma involving members of two Paris film clubs — Objectif 49 and...
with Shinji Aoyama
Shinji Aoyama
is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, composer, and novelist. He graduated from Rikkyo University. He won two awards at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival for his film Eureka.-Biography:...
, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
is a Japanese filmmaker. He is best known for his many contributions to the Japanese horror genre.-Biography:Born in Kobe on July 19, 1955, Kiyoshi Kurosawa is not related to director Akira Kurosawa...
and Makoto Shinozaki
Makoto Shinozaki
is a Japanese film director.-Career:Born in Tokyo, Shinozaki attended Rikkyō University where he studied under Shigehiko Hasumi, made 8mm films, and appeared in the then amateur works of other Rikkyō graduates such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa...
. During 2003 - 2007, he nominated newcomers for Kido Aword and found new scenarists, Ryo Wada, Tomonori Ozaki and Sachiko Tanaka (later, a writer for Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Tokyo Sonata
Tokyo Sonata
is a 2008 film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. It won the award for Best Film at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and received 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations for Achievement in Directing and Best Screenplay...
). He worked for The 49th Asia Pacific Film Festival
Asia Pacific Film Festival
The Asia Pacific Film Festival, first held in 1954, is film festival held annually in an Asian country designated by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Motion Picture Producers in Asia-Pacific.Awards are handed out for:*Best Film*Best Director...
as a director in 2004. In December 2005, Jury for The 9th Scenario Award in Hakodate Port Illumination Film Festival 2005, with Yoichi Sai, George Iida and Hiroshi Aramata
Hiroshi Aramata
is a Japanese author, translator, and screenplay writer, as well as a specialist in natural history and cartography.His most popular novel was Teito Monogatari , which has sold over 3.5 million copies in Japan alone. He also wrote Alexander Senki, a novel which eventually evolved into the anime...
. In February, 2006, he acted with his friends and artists like Ay-O
Ay-O
is a Japanese artist, who has been associated with Fluxus since its international beginnings in the 1960s.-From Democrato to Fluxus:Probably, the best reference to understand the early years of Ay-O is the autobiographical retrospective book in the references "Ay-O, Over the Rainbow, Ay-O...
, Genpei Akasegawa and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto
After working as a session musician with Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi in 1977, the trio formed the internationally successful electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1978. Known for their seminal influence on electronic music, the group helped pioneer electronic genres such as...
in Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
The is a contemporary art museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum is located in Kiba Park. It was opened in 1995.- Prominent exhibits :*Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol *Girl with Hair Ribbon by Roy Lichtenstein -External links:* website...
for the first event in the worlds for Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik was a Korean American artist. He worked with a variety of media and is considered to be the first video artist....
's death.
Selected filmography
- The Hitman: Blood Smells Like Roses (ザ・ヒットマン 血はバラの匂い, 1991) as an assistant director
- J movie wars: Tsuki wa dotchi ni dete iru (月はどっちに出ている, 1993) - Japanese Professional Movie Award 1994
- Mechanical Violator HakaiderMechanical Violator Hakaider, is a Japanese tokusatsu film starring Hakaider, Kikaider's deadly rival and anti hero.-Production:Mechanical Violator Hakaider was released in Japan on April 15, 1995. It was produced by Bandai/Toei and directed by Keita Amemiya...
(人造人間ハカイダー, 1995) - Blooming Again (死に花, 2004)
- Taitei no KenTaitei no Ken' is a series of novels by Baku Yumemakura. They blend samurai action with sci-fi elements. The first novel was adapted into a 2007 movie directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.-Cast:*Hiroshi Abe as Yorozu Genkurou...
(大帝の剣, 2007) - God's PuzzleGod's Puzzleis a 2002 Japanese novel by Shinji Kimoto. It has been adapted into a manga series and a live-action film.-external links:* at Flex Comix...
(神様のパズル, 2008) - The Harimaya BridgeThe Harimaya BridgeThe Harimaya Bridge is a 2009 film written and directed by American filmmaker Aaron Woolfolk. It was filmed in Kochi Prefecture, Japan and San Francisco, California, U.S.A. The film had a nationwide theatrical release in Japan in 2009 and an independent theatrical release in the United States in 2010...
(The Harimaya Bridge はりまや橋, 2009) - Boku to mama no kiiroi jitensha (ぼくとママの黄色い自転車, 2009)
External links
- Tatsuya Kimura works - Bibliography (ja)
- Picture Yourself Sound School - Picture Yourself Sound School Official Weblog (ja)