Utako Koguchi
Directing
Born in Tokyo. Studied theater in the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Waseda University, and began making 8mm films. Has worked as a dance instructor, editor, film publicist, film crew member, and art school assistant, and develops visual art performances and sessions that transcend genres. Major works include The Rain (selected for the 1982 Pia FilmFestival), O-de-ka-ke Diary (Grand Prize at the 1989 Image ForumFestival), The Sleeping Flower (Special Jury Prize at the 1991 Image ForumFestival), and A Dandelion (Rosaceae) (1990 Ebiten golden director). Active in nurturing young talent as coordinator of arts events and workshops, and teaches at universities including Musashino Art University, Tama Art University, and at the Art and Architecture School of Waseda University.
Known for
Behind the camera11
- 1995At the Sea Music
- 1994Utako Koguchi's "Petit-Cam" Diary Director
- 1993O-DE-KA-KE Diary Part 2 - The Home of Grass Director
- 1991The Sleeping Flower Director
- 1990A Dandelion, Rosaceae Director
- 1990Metaphorical Hands Director of Photography
- 1989O-DE-KA-KE Diary Director, Director of Photography
- 1987Axolotl Wooper Looper’s Lair Director
- 1982A Melancholy Girl Director
- 1982