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Expertise
1. Screenwriting
I specialize in all aspects of screenwriting:
Focus Areas: Feature films (theatrical releases), short films, television, theater, radio, and stage readings.
Services Provided: Screenwriting, plot development, story structure, synopses, treatments, rewrites, pitch documents, and all stages of the creative process.
Specialization: With deep knowledge of 16th-century Japan and the Age of Exploration, I provide in-depth historical research and script doctoring services to ensure authenticity and compelling storytelling in film and television productions.
2. Writing
I excel in a wide range of writing genres:
Lyrics: Contracted with Universal Music, contributing to major album productions.
Other Works: Novels, essays, poetry, and children’s literature.
3. Historical Consultation
I specialize in historical research for international film and television productions set in Japan, with a focus on the Sengoku (Warring States) period, samurai culture, and Japan’s role in the global Age of Exploration.
Key Themes:
Shoguns, samurai, East Asian trade, Christian daimyos, missionary activities, sakoku (isolation) policies, Zen Buddhism, ninjas, Japanese castles, tea ceremonies, and Japan’s role in global maritime history.
Consultation Services:
I provide historical consultation for international films and streaming dramas set in 16th- and 17th-century Japan. My expertise includes crafting historically accurate and natural Japanese dialogue, as well as precise depictions of Japan’s cultural norms, traditions, and societal dynamics of the time. I specialize in portraying the personas and ethos of shoguns and samurai, complex family lineages and relationships, the mystique of ninjas and their rituals, warfare, and the vibrant town culture of the era. Additionally, I bring a deep understanding of the intricate historical contexts surrounding Christian warlords, missionary activities, and the dramatic encounters between Japan and the West during the Warring States period. With a commitment to accuracy and cultural depth, I ensure that your projects capture the essence of Japan’s history with authenticity and intellectual rigor.
Focus:
Ensuring the quality of creative works by delivering accurate representations of Japanese history and culture, tailored to meet the needs of international productions.
4. Film Production
Supporting the development and production of short films, from concept to completion.