Yukihiro Okimura


Yukihiro Okimura is a Japanese cinematographer.

Career

Yukihiro Okimura was born in 1969 in Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. He went to Shimizudani High School and the Osaka University of Arts Photography Department, where he started 8 mm film making.
After graduating in 1992, he started working as an assistant cinematographer for Nikkatsu on films with Juzo Itami, Yoshimitsu Morita, and Kei Kumai. He also studied camera operation under Yonezo Maeda, Hiroshi Takase, and Shogo Ueno. In 2007, he made his debut as an independent cinematographer with ''Southbound.''

Selective filmography

Southbound Vacation Cinema Kabuki Ninjo Banashi Bunshichi Mottoi Cinema Kabuki Renjishi Watashi dasu wa Sawako Decides Bushi no kakeibo Mitsuko Delivers Bokukyû: A ressha de iko A Tale of Samurai Cooking

As assistant cinematographer

Daibyonin Heisei Musekinin Ikka: Tokyo Deluxe Shizuka na Seikatsu Haru Lost Paradise Keiho The Sea Is Watching Night of Shooting Star The Seagull

Video

Awards

Shibata Award – Award for outstanding young camera operator by MPTE