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5Q's w/Kushida Takeshi "Woman of the Photographs" Director

#1: Can you describe your movie and why somebody should see it in less than 140 characters?

“Woman of the Photographs” has been shown at 60 film festivals and won 20 awards all over the world. It is my pleasure to have Borrego Springs premiere.

#2: What do you want the Borrego Springs Film Festival audience to know about your film that isn’t obvious from its title?

“Woman of the Photographs” is a story of the joyful transformation of two lonely people who are awakened to love and humanity through caring for each other.

#3: What is your movie making background?  Tell us about yourself.
This is my first feature film.

My previous short film “Voice” was screened at Borrego Springs Film Festival.  We are honored to be a part of Borrego Springs Film Festival again!

#4: What was the biggest lesson learned in getting your film made?

Important thing of feature film is “what to tell”. Not “how to tell.”

#5: What does the future hold for your film and you?

It is going to be released in Japanese Cinemas from January 2021. And I am working on my 2nd feature film.