35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2020 (USA - Academy Award Qualifying) - Official Selection
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19th deadCenter Film Festival 2019 (USA) - Official Selection
Lift-Off Season Awards 2019 (UK) - Best Documentary Short Nomination
CUFF.Docs: Calgary's Documentary Film Festival 2019 (Canada) - Official Selection
Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2019 (Japan) - Official Selection
Lady Samurai
Mini Documentary: This is the story of Kaori Kawabuchi, a samurai sword performer, singer and motion capture actor. An inspiring woman keeping alive ancient traditions and spirituality in modern Japan.
Production: Jemleykenato
Directed: James Latimer
Cinematography: Mikul Eriksson
Starring: Kaori Kawabuchi
8K RED HELIUM, 5K RED Gemini, Movi Pro, Digital Sputnik lighting | capsule.rentals
Aspect Ratio: 2:39:1
Runtime: 6:16
Credits:
Featuring: Kaori Kawabuchi as Lady Samurai
Director: James Latimer
Director of Photography: Mikul Eriksson
Gaffer: Vincent Paul
1st AC: Gaetano Nino Campolongo
Location and Interview Sound: Steven LeFever
Make-up Artist: Aisha Sato
Production Designer: Aiza Elloso
Driver: Dai Nishiyama
Editor: Hai Le
Colorist: Max Golomidov
Sound Engineering: Edan Mason
Interview and Subtitle Translation: Mariko Inoue
Special Thanks: Hisanori Tamura, Apryl Peredo, Phil Mckee, Nana Blank, Miura Kenji of Gekkouji Temple.
Production: Jemleykenato
Equipment Rental: capsule.rentals
