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Yoko Okumura

b. 1987

Japanese-American film director

Film director Film producer Screenwriter
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About Yoko Okumura

Born 1987. Yoko Okumura is a film director, film producer and screenwriter.

Yoko Okumura (born December 9, 1987) is a Japanese-American filmmaker. She is best known for directing the horror film Unseen.

Biography Okumura was born in a Buddhist temple in Japan, and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She attended both CalArts and American Film Institute, whilst at the latter, her student short film, "Kimi Kabuki" won multiple awards, including a DGA Student Film Award and got her an agent and manager.

Yoko is the daughter of Soto Zen priest Shohaku Okumura.

Career Okumura began her filmmaking career directing episodes for the television series 50 States of Fright, The Bold Type and Good Trouble.

She made her feature film directorial debut with the 2023 horror film Unseen, starring Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy and Missi Pyle. The film was released on March 7, 2023 by Blumhouse Television, Paramount Home Entertainment and MGM+.

Filmography TV series Year Title Notes Ref. 2020 50 States of Fright Episode "America's Largest Ball of Twine (Kansas)" 2021 The Bold Type 2 episodes 2026 The Last Kiss

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Important facts

Born
9 December 1987, Kyoto
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Education
California Institute of the Arts, American Film Institute

People in Yoko Okumura's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Midori Francis
Midori Francis
b. 1994
Actor
 Portrait of Missi Pyle
Missi Pyle
b. 1972
Actor
 Portrait of Shohaku Okumura
Shohaku Okumura
b. 1948
Buddhist monk
 Portrait of Jolene Purdy
Jolene Purdy
b. 1983
Actor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yoko Okumura?

Japanese-American film director

When was Yoko Okumura born?

Yoko Okumura was born on 9 December 1987 in Kyoto.

What is Yoko Okumura's occupation?

Yoko Okumura is a film director, film producer and screenwriter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yoko Okumura

· Wikidata: Q124248489

· DBpedia: Yoko Okumura

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