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HOTTA Yoko

HOTTA Yoko

Movie Creator

Lecturer, Nippon Designer Academy/
Part-time lecturer, Musashino Art University Correspondence Course

1972 Born on March 6, Hyogo Prefecture
Graduated from Kyushu Sangyo University, Faculty of Art, Department of Fine Arts, 1994 
While still a student, independently produced experimental films on the theme of the female body and gender.
1996 Joined Megumi, a commercial production company, in charge of commercials and web production
1999 Participated in KEN ISHII's live tour as VJ.
Performed at Fuji Rock Festival in the same year.
2000: Left Megumi and joined biogon pictures, in charge of MUSIC VIDEO production
2004 Started working as a freelance video director.
After directing advertisements and music videos, she is currently in charge of planning and directing educational programs on NHK, art, philosophy, and other subjects.
She has been directing “Nozy's Idea Workshop” since its launch in 2013. She has participated in the entire project, including the development of character goods and the planning of performances, workshop events, and viewer-participation online programs.

Awards
NHK "Nozy's Idea workshop"
Director
US Film Festival 2014 Creative Excellence

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