Shinzo Katayama
Biography
Shinzo Katayama is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, in 1981. Before his career in directing, he worked as an assistant director for Nobuhiro Yamashita. Katayama also served as an assistant director for Bong Joon Ho on two projects: the 2008 drama film Tokyo! and the 2009 drama film Mother. His debut feature, Siblings of the Cape (2019), won the Best Picture – Feature Length at the Skip City International D-Cinema Festival. This film was also invited to several international film festivals, including the Göteborg Film Festival, the Geneva International Film Festival, and the Taipei Film Festival. Katayama is known for his work in directing and has 14 known credits.
Career overview
Shinzo Katayama is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer born in 1981 in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Before beginning his career as a director, Katayama worked as an assistant director for Nobuhiro Yamashita. He also served as an assistant director for Bong Joon Ho on two projects: the 2008 drama film Tokyo! and the 2009 drama film Mother.
Katayama made his debut as a feature director with the 2019 film Siblings of the Cape. This debut feature won the Best Picture – Feature Length award at the Skip City International D-Cinema Festival. The film was also invited to several international film festivals, including the Göteborg Film Festival, the Geneva International Film Festival, and the Taipei Film Festival. Katayama is known for his work in directing and has 14 known credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Human Vapor (2026) Director
- Lust in the Rain (2024) Director
- Lust in the Rain (2024) Screenplay
- Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) Screenplay
- Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) Director
- Gannibal (2022) Director
- Gannibal (2022) Creator
- Missing (2022) Screenplay
- Missing (2022) Director
- The Night Before Upheaval (2022)
- The Hovering Blade (2021) Director
- The Man Who Was There (2020) Director
- Siblings of the Cape (2019) Producer
- Siblings of the Cape (2019) Screenplay
- Siblings of the Cape (2019) Editor
- Siblings of the Cape (2019) Director
- Majimuri Academy (2018) Assistant Director
- Hana's Miso Soup (2015) Assistant Director
- Mother (2009) Third Assistant Director
- Tokyo! (2008) Assistant Director
- Mexican Horror (working title) Director
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What movies or TV shows is Shinzo Katayama best known for?
Shinzo Katayama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Human Vapor (2026), Gannibal (2022), Gannibal (2022), Mother (2009).
When and where was Shinzo Katayama born?
Shinzo Katayama was born on February 7, 1981 in Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Shinzo Katayama have?
Shinzo Katayama has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2026.
What is Shinzo Katayama's background in cinema and television?
Shinzo Katayama is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, in 1981. Before his career in directing, he worked as an assistant director for Nobuhiro Yamashita. Katayama also served as an assistant director for Bong Joon Ho on two projects: the 2008 drama film Tokyo! and the ...
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