Tomonori
Sasaki

Tomonori Sasaki is a Japanese filmmaker, screenwriter, and photographer. With a career spanning over 23 years, Sasaki has created over 50 cinematic works, transcending the binary of feature and short films. Their practice focuses on structural and experimental cinema, prioritizing the depth of time and light over traditional narrative. Sasaki’s work often employs strict procedural constraints—most notably the "26 END" manifesto—to dismantle cinematic grammar and expose the unvarnished reality of the human subject. Sasaki’s work has garnered prestigious recognition, including awards at the APA Awards (one of Japan's most prominent professional photography and advertising awards).