“CUT” directed by AOI Pro.’s Natsuki Urayama named Shortlist at the Young Director Award 2024

June 24, 2024

“CUT,” directed by AOI Pro.’s young talent Natsuki Urayama, was named Shortlist in the Short Film category at the Young Director Award 2024.

The Young Director Award is organized by the CFP-E (Commercial Film Producers of Europe) in partnership with the advertising industry platform, shots. The award is dedicated to discovering and nurturing young directing talent.

This year, 193 shortlisted works in 16 categories were selected by a jury of about 50 producers, creative directors, and journalists from around the world. The winning works were announced in Cannes, France on June 20, 2024 during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

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Natsuki Urayama “CUT”
Production: AOI Pro.
Producer: Koki Takahashi
Production Manager: Miyuu Taniguchi
Casting: Mai Ikeda, Azumi Matsumoto

About Natsuki Urayama

Born in Kagawa Prefecture in 1999. Soon after graduating from Tama Art University with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, she joined AOI Pro. in 2023. She was selected for Fabulous Five at ADFEST 2024.


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