Shin'ichirô Ueda

A trailblazer in the world of independent Japanese cinema, Shin'ichirô Ueda was born in 1984 in Fukuoka, Japan. His directorial journey began in the late 2000s, with his main genres being horror and comedy, and his most celebrated work includes the globally acclaimed zombie comedy, "One Cut of the Dead," which earned him a string of awards including the Audience Award at Udine Far East Film Festival. Ueda's style is characterized by his ingenuity in storytelling, his ability to blend genres, and his knack for creating tension and humor in equal measure. Shin'ichirô Ueda, with his infectious enthusiasm and relentless creativity, is a living testament to the potential of independent filmmaking.