Kôji Fukada

Koji Fukada is a renowned film director and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions to contemporary cinema. He began his journey in filmmaking while studying at Taisho University and attending evening classes at the Film School of Tokyo, where he was mentored by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Fukada made his directorial debut with the feature-length film 'The Chair' in 2002. He later joined the Seinendan theater troupe, led by Oriza Hirata, whose works and actors have significantly influenced his films. His notable works include 'Hospitalité,' which won Best Picture at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2010, 'Au revoir l'été,' which earned accolades at the Three Continents Festival in 2013, and 'Harmonium,' which received the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016. More recently, Fukada directed 'Love Life' (2022), inspired by Akiko Yano's song, and 'Love on Trial' (2025), a drama exploring the complexities of celebrity and contractual obligations. His upcoming project, 'Nagi Notes' (2026), is based on the play 'Tōkyō Notes' by Oriza Hirata. Fukada's films often delve into human relationships and societal themes, establishing him as a distinctive voice in cinema.

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