Hideho Urata is a cinematographer based in Singapore, originally from Japan, He embarked on his career in the United States, where he honed his skills and artistic vision. Urata has garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional talent, notably through his work on acclaimed films such as A Land Imagined (2018), which earned the prestigious Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival. His mastery behind the lens has been lauded with awards such as Best Director of Photography at the Valladolid International Film Festival and Achievement in Cinematography at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
In recent times, Urata’s significant contributions to cinema, exemplified in films like Plan 75 (2022), have received acclaim, including a Special Mention at the Cannes Film Festival and a nomination for Best Cinematography at the Asian Film Awards in 2023. Noteworthy recent projects encompass Last Shadow at First Light (2023), A Girl Named Ann (2024), The Box Man (2024) and Stranger Eyes (2024). In addition to his cinematic endeavours, Urata has served as a distinguished senior lecturer in film at the University of the Arts Singapore since 2011, further enriching the next generation of filmmakers with his expertise and passion.
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