Monthly Archives: July 2021

Philosopher Hiroki Azuma publishes essay about “Ushiku”

Philosopher Hiroki Azuma publishes essay about “Ushiku”

Posted by on July 24, 2021 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Philosopher Hiroki Azuma publishes essay about “Ushiku”

Japanese cultural critic, novelist, and philosopher Hiroki Azuma wrote about Thomas’s newest documentary Ushiku in his essay published in the latest edition of the magazine AERA, which can be found here.

“Sending Off” receives award for Best Documentary in Italy

“Sending Off” receives award for Best Documentary in Italy

Posted by on July 07, 2021 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on “Sending Off” receives award for Best Documentary in Italy

Thomas’s documentary about death and dying「おみおくり〜Sending Off〜」(2019) was awarded the prize for Best Documentary in The Life Beyond Life Film Festival, an event dedicated to films about terminal care, grief, and transition. The jury statement, as well as a video of Dr. Kaoru Konta and Thomas giving their acceptance speech, can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.