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Japanese Society of Cinematographers (JSC) Photo Exhibit

¡ºThe Real BUSAN¡»
Captured by Japanese Cinematographers

¡°There is no good composition, but a bad one there is; deliberate is bad composition.¡±
- The late Director of Photography Yoo Young-gil

¡°I start from realism. The way I look into something is realistic. I do not "imagine," but just "study." I show a thing as it is.¡±
-Director of Photography Nestor Almendros

 
 
Cinematographers take the film directors' ideas and visually project them onto the screen. Though cinematographers are rarely in the spotlight, their importance is immense. They direct the shot from behind the camera, aesthetically enhancing each scene, without uttering a single complaint. They invoke profound sentiments of cinema through their viewfinders and reveal the performers' souls. Those who have previously illustrated the ways of life on screen, now level their still cameras at Busan.

The Busan Film Commission has maintained a close relationship with the Japanese Society of Cinematographers (JSC) over the last few years. Now it hosts the "Japanese Society of Cinematographers (JSC) Photo Festival" not only to expand its relationship of mutual respect and progress with JSC but also to rediscover features of Busan from their view points.
Ten major Japanese cinematographers capture real images of Busan, wandering deep into the city, and taking still shots rather than motion pictures.

Do you want to know what "the real Busan" viewed by Japanese cinematographers looks like?
The stories are vivid in their still shots.

 

¡Û Title : Japanese Society of Cinematographers (JSC) Photo Exhibit
¡Û Date : 12-14 October, 2009 (3 days)
¡Û Place : 2F Miami Room, Paradise Hotel, Haeundae
¡Û Host : BFC(Busan Film Commission), JSC(Japanese Society of

¡Ø 12 October, 2009 / 4:00pm ~
   A meeting between Korea and Japan¡¯s premium cinematographers

   Conversation between KIM Hyung-koo and Shogo UENO

 
¡Û 10 Directors of Photography in alphabetical order
Aoki Keishi
Made a number of TV dramas and commercials including "Shiseido", "Kanebo" and "Coca Cola"
   
Kanematsu Kitaro
Joined Shochiku in 1957 and worked with Director Ozu Yasujiro making a number of films and TV dramas. He is one of the finest cinematographers in Japan.

   
Kawakami Koichi
Worked with major directors such as Ichikawa Jun, Negishi Kichitaro and Higashi Yoichi.
"Grave of the Fireflies"(2008), "Embers"(2004), "The Tokyo Siblings"(1995), "The River with No Bridge"(1992)
   
Koyama Kazuhiko
Debuted in 1970 and made a number of films, documentaries and TV dramas.


   
Nakahara Masahiro
Made a number of documentary films including "Vietnam 66(º£Æ®³² 66)" and "Japanese and the Sea(ÀϺ»Àΰú ¹Ù´Ù)"


   
Nakazawa Masayuki
One of the most promising young cinematographers in Japan
"Hachimitsu Drops(ÇÏÄ¡¹ÌÃ÷ µå·Ó½º)"(2009), "Remember the Sky(Àú ÇÏ´ÃÀ» ±â¾ïÇØ)"(2008), "The Angel's Egg"(2006)


   
Sakai Eiji
Debuted in 1989 as CF director and made a number of documentary films and TV dramas


   
Tanaka Kazushige
Worked with Director Miike Takashi, he is very active making both major and independent films.
"The Shonen Merikensack"(2009), "One Missed Call Final"(2006), "Waru"(2006), "The Man in White"(2003), "Dead or
   
Ueno Shogo
One of the most active cinematographers in Japan
"Walking My Life"(2008), "Yoshino's Barber Shop"(2004), "Night of the Shooting Star"(2002), "Gomen"(2002) and more
   
Yamakawa Ryoya
Made a number of short films and TV commercials including "Sanyo" and "Lotte"