Krewe of Japan

Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida

Episode Summary

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down for an exclusive interview with Eiji Uchida, the director of Netflix's The Naked Director & 2020 Japanese Academy Award Winner for Best Film... Midnight Swan. In this in chat, Uchida-san discusses his career in the Japanese independent film industry, how diversity is important in movies, how internationalization via streaming platforms changed his approach to directing, Japanese biker gangs, and so much more! (Interpretation provided by Yumi Mano)

Episode Notes

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast...the Krewe sits down for an exclusive interview with Eiji Uchida, the director of Netflix's The Naked Director & 2020 Japanese Academy Award Winner for Best Film...  Midnight Swan. In this in chat, Uchida-san discusses his career in the Japanese independent film industry, how diversity is important in movies, how internationalization via streaming platforms changed his approach to directing, Japanese biker gangs, and so much more!

(Interpretation provided by Yumi Mano) 

------ About the Krewe ------

The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

------ More Info on Eiji Uchida ------

Eiji Uchida's IMDb Page

Eiji Uchida on Twitter

Midnight Swan on IMDb