About Yutaka
Yutaka (he/him) is a Japanese-American queer filmmaker who strives to represent diverse communities in his work while promoting stories that are relatable and inclusive. He owns Prism Frame Media and uses the platform to promote independent film, with each project highlighting unique individuals who want to be seen and heard. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and dining with his significant other, consuming an insatiable amount of audiovisual content, and collecting vibes from the wild. He resides and works in Salt Lake City, Utah, and frequents the Pacific Northwest where he grew up.
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Filmography
With Prism Frame Media (Producer on all credits)
EscapeGOATS (short, 2023) | DP, Directed by Sophia Kenny
Lost in Spice (short, 2022) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor
Disguise (short, 2022) | Director/Writer/Sound/Editor
My Choice (short, 2022) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor
Dans Un Cornichon (short, 2022) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor
Don't Hang Up (short, 2022) | Co-Director/DP/Editor, Co-Directed by Jack Loveall
Fur & Holly (short, 2021) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor
The Hike (short, 2021) | Director/DP/Editor
Unmasked (short, 2020) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor/Actor
Chili (short, 2020) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor/Actor
I Identify as Feline (short, 2020) | Director/Writer/DP/Editor
Other Work
Don't Look Back (short, 2022) | Asst. Cam, Directed by Sophia Kenny
Dead Man's Cellphone (video/play excerpt, 2022) | Director/DP/Sound/Editor
I See You Are a Drinker (short, 2022) | Asst. Cam, Directed by Sophia Kenny
Male Ga(y)ze (short, 2022) | Co-Writer/Casting Director/Editor, Directed by Ty Presto
Karma Dollars (short, 2022) | DP, directed by Ty Presto
Education
2021-2023
Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking & Producing
Seattle Film Institute
After deciding to pursue filmmaking professionally, I utilized this program to master a variety of skills and industry roles, including screenwriting, directing, camera operation, production design, sound, and editing. I spent the last year of the program studying the ins and outs of producing while completing a capstone passion project.
2016-2019
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology & Administrative Management
Central Washington University
With a focus on cybersecurity, this degree enabled me to consider an intelligent career path highlighted by excellence in interpersonal skills, customer relationships, thoughtful tech and automation, and project management.
2014-2016
Associate of Arts
Grays Harbor College
With the assistance of a running start early education program, I spent my first years in college exploring a variety of artistic passions including poetry, story writing, screenwriting and filmmaking, music, and theater.
About Sophia
Sophia (she/her) is a writer, director, and producer located in the greater Seattle area. After working as an adoption counselor and sharing the incredible stories of rescue animals with potential adopters, she realized her love for animals was only rivaled by her love of sharing amazing stories. In 2021, she packed up her three rescue animals and moved across the country to pursue her Master's in filmmaking and producing. Since then, she’s worked on several indie projects as a writer, director, and producer and completed a handful of short films. She’s an avid lover of horror films, absurd comedies, and a good fantasy novel.
Filmography
Escape Goats (short, 2023) | Writer/Director/Producer
Don’t Look Back (short, 2022) | Co-writer/Director
I See You Are a Drinker (short, 2022) | Director
Deer Dog (short, 2022) | Writer/Director
The Grateful Bread (short, 2022) | Assistant Director, directed by Ty Presto
Karma Dollars (short, 2022) | Assistant Director, directed by Ty Presto
Beware of Dog (short, 2021) | Writer/Director/Actor
Guess Who’s Coven to Dinner (short, 2021) | Co-writer/Actor
Education
2021-2023
Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking and Producing
Seattle Film Institute
After spending time studying film from an academic perspective, Sophia realized she wanted to pursue writing and creating films of her own. She utilized her master’s program to gain technical knowledge, hone her writing skills and develop longtime working relationships with her peers.
2016-2019
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies
North Carolina State University
With a passion for film, Sophia spent her time studying film analysis and the socio-economic context of films and their creators. In addition, she participated in many extra curricular activities, including being a fellow at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival two years in a row, as well as assisting in organizing a campus wide film festival.
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2015-2017
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2011-2014
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2007-2010
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