Mami Sunada
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 9, 1978 in Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 2008–2023 (16 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
Mami Sunada was born in Tokyo on April 9, 1978. She studied documentary filmmaking at Keio University. She entered the film industry by assisting director Hirokazu Kore-eda on the films Still Walking and Air Doll. Her work includes writing and directing Death of a Japanese Salaryman, also known as Ending Note: Death of a Japanese Salaryman, which was released in 2011. Her film The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Active primarily in directing, she has accumulated nine known credits.
Career overview
Mami Sunada was born in Tokyo on April 9, 1978. She studied documentary filmmaking at Keio University and the Faculty of Political Science. She entered the film industry by apprenticing and assisting director Hirokazu Kore-eda on the films Still Walking and Air Doll.
As a director, Sunada wrote and directed the film Death of a Japanese Salaryman, also known as Ending Note, which was released in 2011. Her subsequent work includes the film The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, which played at the Toronto International Film Festival. Her career in the film industry spans nine known credits focused on directing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023) Screenplay
- The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023) Writer
- A Day-Off of Kasumi Arimura (2020) Writer
- Junichi (2019) Teleplay
- Omotenashi (2018) Screenplay
- While the Women Are Sleeping (2016) Writer
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) Director
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) Writer
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) Editor
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) Director of Photography
- Ending Note: Death of a Japanese Salaryman (2011) Writer
- Ending Note: Death of a Japanese Salaryman (2011) Director
- 25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert (2008) Director
- So I Can Be Alright: Cocco's Endless Journey (2008) Assistant Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mami Sunada best known for?
Mami Sunada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023), The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023), For My Daughter's Honor (1996), The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013).
When and where was Mami Sunada born?
Mami Sunada was born on April 9, 1978 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Mami Sunada have?
Mami Sunada has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2023.
What is Mami Sunada's background in cinema and television?
Mami Sunada was born in Tokyo on April 9, 1978. She studied documentary filmmaking at Keio University. She entered the film industry by assisting director Hirokazu Kore-eda on the films Still Walking and Air Doll. Her work includes writing and directing Death of a Japanese Salaryman, also known as Ending Note: Death of...
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