Makoto Shimazaki
Directing · Director · Writer · Production Designer
Tokyo, Japan
Active 1981–present
Born in Tokyo, Shimazaki attended Rikkyo University where he studied under Shigehiko Hasumi, made 8mm films, and appeared in the then amateur works of other Rikkyo graduates such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Filmography
Jiyuuna Fanshii (2025)Asakusa Kid (2002) — DirectorWalking With The Dog (2004) — DirectorThe Guard from Underground (1992) — Man Drinking Coffee on a Roof/Policeman Removing a Hanging BannerJam Session (The Official Bootleg of Kikujiro) (1999) — DirectorWelcome Home (1995) — Director · WriterBumpkin Soup (1985) — Member of a Mysterious GroupSharing (2014) — Director · WriterYakuza-Busting Girls: Duel in Hell (2010) — StoryYakuza-Busting Girls: Final Death-Ride Battle (2010) — StoryTokyo Island (2010) — DirectorKaidan Shin Mimibukuro Kaiki Tsukimono (2010) — DirectorKaidan Shin Mimibukuro Kaiki Nozomi (2010) — DirectorNot Forgotten (2000) — Director · WriterKai-Ki: Tales of Terror from Tokyo (2010) — DirectorTales of Terror: 100 Stories (2010) — Director · ScreenplayThe Giant Slalom (1990)Since Then (2013) — Director · WriterI’m still dreaming of your face (2022) — DirectorDesutoraru (1981) — DirectorDeka Matsuri (2003) — DirectorKaettekita! Deka Matsuri (2003) — Production DesignerHAJIKERU (2022) — ProducerDie! Directors, Die! (2011) — Director · Producer · Writer