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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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About Sophia

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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.

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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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