Yuta SHIMOTSU

下津優太

Yuta SHIMOTSU


Yuta SHIMOTSU was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1990 and studied mechanical engineering at Saga University. During this time, he began directing commercials and short films, for which he received multiple awards. His short film DREAMING TO ACCEPT REALITY (2020) was screened at numerous international film festivals and served as the basis for his feature film debut BEST WISHES TO ALL (2023 / NC ’24). His second feature, NEW GROUP (2025 / NC ’26), was screened at various festivals including the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Sitges Film Festival.

Films shown at Nippon Connection

NEW GROUP, Japan 2025 (Director) NC26
NEW GROUP, Japan 2025 (Script) NC26
Best Wishes To All, Japan 2023 (Director) NC24

Guest at Nippon Connection

Best Wishes To All, NC24
NEW GROUP, NC26

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