Masashi Kamimura independent film collection

Collection

Identifier: A0770

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Masashi Kamimura independent film collection (1999-2003) consists of narrative and documentary films produced by the Japanese born filmmaker while a graduate student at the University of Utah. All of the films deal with Japanese-American cultural or historical issues. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates

1999-2003

Creator

Kamimura, Masashi (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Biographical Note

A native of Japan, Masashi Kamimura taught classes while earning his Master of Fine Arts degree in film at the University of Utah. He was chosen to direct the independent film The Speed of Life (2010) after the producers saw his student film, "Brother Japan Sister US."