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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
17Papers
7Books and Other Publications
6Presentations
20Professional Memberships
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Apr, 2025 - Present
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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
Research Projects
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2024 - Mar, 2027
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ICC Collaborative Research Funds, Apr, 2023 - Mar, 2027
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Sophia University Special Grant for Academic Research, Apr, 2020 - Mar, 2023
Social Activities
2Media 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.