TRASHIMA Akiyuki

Creative Director / Visualist / CEO

Born in Tokyo in 1965
Spent his childhood days with "TOKUSATSU"(special effects) and trains,
He was fascinated by music videos as a student and fell in love with video art.
Studied under KOBAYASHI Hakudoh at TSA Tokyo School of Art,
Several of his works won awards in video contests,
After graduation, he started working as a freelance video director.
In 1997, he founded biogon pictures Ltd.
He has worked on numerous music videos, TV programs, and advertisements for nearly 30 years,
He is well versed in all aspects of video production.
He has directed many car commercials and PVs for HONDA, SUBARU, and other companies.
He has directed many children's programs full of curiosity, such as
NHK E-television's "Discover Science" and many other children's programs,
He has received many awards.
"Nozy's Idea Workshop" and "Mimicries",
creative direction for "FACES," a documentary series focusing on bullying,
and was produced by broadcasters in various countries as an international joint project.
Benesse Corporation and amazon prime video teamed up to produce the series "Atsumare Amazon
Kids" creative direction,
In the B2B field, making use of his experience in directing,
He has also produced videos about future services, new businesses, and DX,
He also provides video production support for venture companies.

Awards
Director and General Manager of NHK E-television's "Discover Science"
Japan Prize 2010 Best Children's Film Award
New York Festival 2011 Silver Prize
ABU Asian Broadcasting Union Award 2010, Best Film for Youth
Bangkok Science Festival 2010 Best Film Award
US Film Festival 2011 Silver Screen

Director of NHK E-television's "Mimicries
Japan Prize 2014 Best Children's Film Award

NHK E-television "Nozy's Idea workshop" Producer
US Film Festival 2014 Creative Excellence

NHK "FACES" Project　
Creative Director & Producer
Prix Jeunesse 2018 3rd Prize
Japan Prize 2019 Japan Foundation President's Prize
Hoso Bunka Foundation Prize 2021