Directing

Daisuke Miyazaki

Daisuke Miyazaki, born in 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, has made significant strides in the film industry since his university days. While studying at Waseda University, he began to delve into filmmaking, honing his craft and developing his unique voice. In 2004, he expanded his horizons by attending a summer program at New York University, which was held in Japan. His thesis project, "The 10th Room," garnered attention and accolades, winning the prestigious Christine Choi Award, the grand prize at the KUT Film Festival organized by NYU.

Miyazaki's subsequent work, "Love Will Tear Us Apart," was showcased at a special screening during the Image Forum Film Festival in 2006, Japan's foremost experimental film festival. His career took a pivotal turn after serving as a production designer assistant on Leos Carax's film "Meld" in 2008, propelling him into the commercial film sector as an assistant director. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has collaborated with prominent figures in Japanese cinema, including acclaimed directors Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Kunitoshi Manda.

As he continues to build on his impressive portfolio, Miyazaki is poised to make his feature film debut with "End of the Night," marking a significant milestone in his evolving career as a filmmaker.

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