Faculty of Foreign Studies
Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Professor, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of English Studies, Sophia University
- Degree
- 21 B.A Hons(University of Cambridge)学士(ｹﾝﾌﾞﾘｯｼﾞ大学)P.G.C.E(University of Cambridge)公立学校教員免許(ｹﾝﾌﾞﾘｯｼﾞ大学)M.A(University of Cambridge)修士(ｹﾝﾌﾞﾘｯｼﾞ大学)
- Contact information
- h-willia
sophia.ac.jp - Researcher number
- 40338439
- J-GLOBAL ID
- 200901091850180648
- researchmap Member ID
- 5000064230
I am a filmmaker who writes and directs narrative feature films and more recently documentary films.
Through my filmmaking I have become interested in how art-practice in general can help us reconnect to the natural world and contribute to solving environmental problems.
My current research focuses on a small village on Sado Island, and I am working with a team of international artists and academics to explore the knowledge and environment of the village through art.
I am also interested in "adaptation," both in the traditional sense of adapting literary works into films, but also in a more metaphorical sense.
More information about my current research project can be found at the link below:
https://www.icc-sophia.com/exploring-a-japanese-fishing-village-through-art
Research Interests
1Research Areas
1Research History
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Apr, 2001 - Present
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Apr, 2002 - Mar, 2003
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Apr, 1998 - Mar, 2001
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Apr, 1998 - Mar, 2001
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Apr, 1998 - Mar, 2001
Awards
15Papers
7Books and Other Publications
4Presentations
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European Association of Japanese Studies, Aug 20, 2023, John Williams InvitedThis paper was presented in a panel that I convened, with the title, Art, Environment and Thinking Change. Tak Watanabe (Sophia University) and Atsuko Nakamura (Artist) also presented on the panel
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(Ar@k) Artistic Research at Kristiania Symposium in Oslo, Mar 15, 2023 Invited
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17th Annual Association of Adaptation Studies Conference (In)visible Adaptation: Diversity and Inclusion, Association of Adaptation Studies
Professional Memberships
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Apr, 2016 - Present
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Jun, 2014 - Present
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Jun, 2013 - Present
Works
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Jun 6, 2018 - Present Artistic workShort Film based on story from In the Empire of Dreams by Dianne Highbridge
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Jun 30, 2018 Artistic workFeature Film Adaptation of Kafka's The Trial, Released in Eurospace Cinema Shibuya and other cinemas in Japan World Premier in Competition at the European Independent Film Festival 2017
Media Coverage
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Copertina rigida – 12 giugno 2001 di M. Roberta Novielli (Autore) 4,5 4,5 su 5 stelle 12 voti, Jan, 2023 Others
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NHK, J-Flicks, May, 2016 TV or radio programI am a regular guest and commentator on the NHK World program J-Flicks, which covers contemporary Japanese Cinema.
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Intellect, Ltd, Directory of World Cinema JAPAN2, Industry Spotlight - Interview with John Williams, 2012 Others
Other
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Mar, 2019 - PresentSince 2019 I have taught an intensive class on Japanese Cinema, Industry and Screenwriting on the MA in Screenwriting and Production at the Catholic University of Milan
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Mar, 2007I taught a one day intensive Seminar on Film Production to aspiring Japanese directors and producers
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Jul, 2006I was invited by the Talent Campus at Ossians International Film Festival to lecture on Production Design in film to a group of young Indian and South Asian film directors.