Kōji Yamamura

Japanese animator and screenwriter

Kōji Yamamura - Japanese animator and screenwriter
Born

June 4th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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An acclaimed animator and screenwriter, this individual has contributed significantly to the world of animation. With a career beginning in the 1990s, produced notable works such as 'Mt. Head' which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film. This person also directed critically recognized animated films and television shows, showcasing unique artistic styles and storytelling techniques. Frequently collaborated with various international animation festivals and received several prestigious awards for outstanding contributions to the animation industry.

Produced 'Mt. Head', Academy Award nominee

Directed 'A Thousand and One Nights'

Created the animated short 'Fukushima' which gained international attention

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