
Akira Hoshino
Directing
Biography
Born in 1948. Graduated from Tama School of Art. Ever since he discovered 8mm film in the 1960s, he has been exploring for a new personal image by using celluloid. In 1970, he organized the independent screening group , and he has been working on various screening all over the country for more than 50 years. His main literary work “Filmmaking – an introduction to Kojin-eiga” is not only became a reference for independent filmmakers, but also played a establishing the concept of “Kojin-eiga” in Japan. He served as a Professor at Tama Art University (from 2001 to 2017), and jury members at Pia film festival [PFF](from 1979 to 1987).
Known For

Collective experimental film by Team 8mm TENGOKU.
Lost Way

Collective experimental film by Team 8mm TENGOKU.
Open Eyes

A documentary on the Associations of Silverpencils screening hosted in Higashimurayama. The Film features 8mm films and interviews.
Fujica Single Green

First film of Akira Hoshino's "Closed School Trilogy".
FIX-TONE

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Shinako On The Back

Collective experimental film by Team 8mm TENGOKU.
I Sense Someone, I See Someone, There Is Someone

Shot in Venice by the sea at night, struck by a thousand lights.
Closed Eyes
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ホコマ

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Possesed by a White Shadow
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皮膚を灼かれるように泣き叫ぶ少年の声

Experimental 8mm short by Akira Hoshino.
SHADOW of THE SKY

Kenji Onishi short film time-lapse projection at YIDFF 2013 (Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival).
Film workshop when there is no more FILM!

Second film of Akira Hoshino's "Closed School Trilogy".
In the Spring Season
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やっぱり猫
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Yesterday's Snow

8mm film by Akira Hoshino.
Have a nice day
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地から

Epilogue to Akira Hoshino's "Closed School Trilogy".
BEFORE DOZE OFF

Experimental 8mm short by Akira Hoshino.
EVERY DAY , EVERY TIME

8mm short film by Akira Hoshino.