Koji Yamamura

Japanese independent animator and director celebrated for his handcrafted short films and international festival acclaim.

What do we know about Koji Yamamura?

Here are the key biographical details about Koji Yamamura:

  • Name: Koji Yamamura
  • Also Known As: Yamamura, 山村 浩二, Kouji Yamamura
  • Date of Birth: June 4, 1964
  • Place of Birth: Nagoya, Japan
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Producer, Director, Animation, Editor, Screenplay

Who is Koji Yamamura?

Koji Yamamura is a Japanese independent animator who, after leaving a career as a background artist at an animation studio, directs, writes, edits, animates, creates the model sheets and background art for and sometimes produces his own short films and has worked on many commissions such as music videos, television advertisements, title sequences and station idents, both on his own and under or with other directors. He is also a regular illustrator of children's literature and textbooks.

What is Koji Yamamura known for?

Koji Yamamura is a Japanese director and animator recognized for a body of acclaimed short films spanning multiple decades:

  • Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor (2007, Movie)
  • Mount Head (2002, Movie)
  • My Little Goat (2018, Movie)
  • Winter Days (2003, Movie)
  • 00:08 (2014, Movie)
  • The Old Crocodile (2005, Movie)
  • Muybridge's Strings (2011, Movie)
  • Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015, Movie)
  • My Milk Cup Cow (2014, Movie)
  • Bavel's Book (1996, Movie)

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