Introduce Yourself : New here – bilingual director from Tokyo by Yusuke Hayamizu

Great to meet you, Yusuke Hayamizu. Welcome to the community. Congratulations on wrapping Kyoto Prize docs and Tohoku Revival promo!

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It is such an honor to meet you Yusuke Hayamizu and glad you're with us on Stage 32. I am curious as to what festival you are a director of. Last week, I was honored as the winner of best screenplay concept in the Tokyo Film & Screenplay Awards for a children's animated screenplay called, "Agents of C.O.W." It was a really nice surprise.

I would love to learn more about you and what projects you are working on. Again, we're glad you are with us.

Yusuke Hayamizu Welcome Yusuke! Amazing, all the way out there, so cool to meet you. Kyoto looks so beautiful. I've always wanted to work in films shot in Tokyo, especially after "Lost in Translation", one of my favorite movies, set there. There is a beauty, a depth to it, that just fascinates me.

Hi Yuauke, & welcome. I'm Australian & have completed a fictional screenplay, Ballet of the Birds, which has had valuable feedback from competitions, including a couple of awards. It's heartfelt,, even a bit poetic here & there, with mythical gods (hence is 'fantasy) guiding the protagonist, Gina as she emerges from victim situations into a world of creative openings. I am not attracting enthusiastic acclaim from pitch readers who say It's not sufficiently punchy or pragmatic for the market. Yes, I would like to connect with anyone who can help me further.

cheers,

Melody.

Welcome to the club. :) クラブへようこそ。

Leonardo Ramirez Thank you for the comment! We're finalizing next season's dates—should open submissions in February. Keep an eye on jwff.jp (Japan World Film Festival)

Juliana Philippi Thanks Juliana! Love the cinematography in Lost in Translation—the neon, the hush—real mood. Just wish it didn't lean so hard on stereotypes. Still, if you're into Tokyo sets, let's shoot something fresh—no clichés, all soul.

Stefano Pavone Thank you! Arigato

Yusuke Hayamizu All soul...yes, love this. And of course, so many fresh, beautiful stories that can be found there.

I will Yusuke Hayamizu Thank you so much! Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend!

Congrats on your accomplishments! I'd love to connect!

Hi and welcome to Stage 32! Absolutely wonderful to meet you and congratulations on your successes!

Hi Yusuke Hayamizu I’ll be visiting Japan next year with my co-owner, and I’d love to get connected and learn more about what you do and how we could possibly work together. I’m an audio engineer and co-owner of an animation and post-production company based in the United States. Your work on the Kyoto Prize docs and Tohoku Revival promo sounds incredible—fiction with heart and docs with weight is exactly the kind of meaningful projects I’m drawn to. Excited to connect and explore potential collaboration!

Hi Yusuke Hayamizu, happy Introduce Yourself Weekend and welcome to Stage 32. I’m Ashley Renee Smith, Head of Community here at Stage 32.

It’s great to meet you, and congratulations on wrapping the Kyoto Prize documentaries and the Tohoku Revival promo. That combination of fiction with heart and documentaries with real weight really stood out to me. Being Tokyo-based with a global reach puts you in an exciting position for international collaborations, especially with projects that want both cultural depth and worldwide resonance.

You might really enjoy connecting in the Directing / Filmmaking Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing) and the Producing Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing). Those spaces are full of directors, producers, and creatives actively sharing projects, looking for collaborators, and discussing both narrative and documentary work. Especially if you’re open to co-productions or developing projects with an international lens.

If you’re ever looking to deepen specific skills or explore new approaches, our Education Team is a great resource. You can email them at (Edu@Stage32.com) and let them know your background and goals, they can recommend the most relevant webinars, classes, or labs from our 3,000+ hours of on-demand education. And if you’re looking to connect your projects with the right producers or strategic opportunities, our Success Team at (Success@Stage32.com) can help point you toward curated resources and professionals aligned with what you’re building.

I also want to invite you to our upcoming November Community Open House webcast, which is completely free and designed to help you build connections and navigate Stage 32 like a pro, whether you’re new or returning:

https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-december-community...

Really glad you’re here, Yusuf. I hope you’ll keep sharing what you’re working on, and I’m looking forward to seeing you around the lounges as you connect with this global community.

Libby Wright Thank you! It's always an amazing experience to be involved with projects with profound meaning.

Elle Bolan Thanks for the warm welcome!

Cyrus Sales Hello Cyrus! Coming to Japan? That's great! Iam in the US almost every year for filming so we can chat face to face oneday, Cheers!

Ashley Renée Smith Thanks for the infos/links!