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Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

Japanese Film Director & Screenwriter Known for 'Drive My Car'

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Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Biography

Ryusuke Hamaguchi is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for his 2021 film, Drive My Car.

After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Hamaguchi worked in the commercial film industry for a few years before entering the graduate program in film at Tokyo University of the Arts. His graduation film Passion was selected for the competition of the 2008 Tokyo Filmex.

With Kō Sakai, he made a three-part documentary about survivors of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, with Voices from the Waves being selected for the competition at the 2013 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival, and Storytellers winning the Sky Perfect IDEHA Prize.

His next film, Happy Hour, was first developed while Hamaguchi was an artist in residence at KIITO Design and Creative Center Kobe in 2013. It came out of an improvisational acting workshop he held for non-professionals, with many of the film's performers having participated in the workshop. The four lead actresses shared the best actress award and the film earned a special mention for its script at the 2015 Locarno Film Festival. Hamaguchi was also given a special jury award at the 2016 Japan Movie Critic Awards, as well as a best newcomer award in the film division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs's Geijutsu Sensho Awards that year.

His Asako I & II was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2021, Hamaguchi won the Silver Bear award at the Berlinale with his Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy. That same year his Drive My Car won Best Picture awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, Boston Society of Film Critics, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association as well as "Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language" at the Golden Globes.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

    Speaking fees for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ryûsuke Hamaguchi are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ryûsuke Hamaguchi speak about?

    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Entertainment, Producers and Directors, Television Personalities, Television Stars.
  • Where does Ryûsuke Hamaguchi travel from?

    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ryûsuke Hamaguchi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ryûsuke Hamaguchi for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ryûsuke Hamaguchi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Biography

Ryusuke Hamaguchi is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for his 2021 film, Drive My Car.

After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Hamaguchi worked in the commercial film industry for a few years before entering the graduate program in film at Tokyo University of the Arts. His graduation film Passion was selected for the competition of the 2008 Tokyo Filmex.

With Kō Sakai, he made a three-part documentary about survivors of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, with Voices from the Waves being selected for the competition at the 2013 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival, and Storytellers winning the Sky Perfect IDEHA Prize.

His next film, Happy Hour, was first developed while Hamaguchi was an artist in residence at KIITO Design and Creative Center Kobe in 2013. It came out of an improvisational acting workshop he held for non-professionals, with many of the film's performers having participated in the workshop. The four lead actresses shared the best actress award and the film earned a special mention for its script at the 2015 Locarno Film Festival. Hamaguchi was also given a special jury award at the 2016 Japan Movie Critic Awards, as well as a best newcomer award in the film division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs's Geijutsu Sensho Awards that year.

His Asako I & II was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2021, Hamaguchi won the Silver Bear award at the Berlinale with his Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy. That same year his Drive My Car won Best Picture awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, Boston Society of Film Critics, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association as well as "Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language" at the Golden Globes.

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Videos

  • Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on Drive My Car | NYFF59
    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on Drive My Car, a selection of the 59th New York Film Festival, moderated by NYFF Director of Programming Dennis Lim.
  • Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on His Cinematic Influences | NYFF59 Talk
    Talk from the 59th New York Film Festival with Drive My Car director, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, moderated by filmmaker Matías Piñeiro (Sycorax, NYFF59).
  • RYUSUKE HAMAGUCHI Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2021
    Ryusuke Hamaguchi joins us to discuss his career and his latest films Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and Drive My Car

FAQs on booking Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

  • How do I book Ryûsuke Hamaguchi to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ryûsuke Hamaguchi for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

    Speaking fees for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ryûsuke Hamaguchi are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ryûsuke Hamaguchi speak about?

    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Entertainment, Producers and Directors, Television Personalities, Television Stars.
  • Where does Ryûsuke Hamaguchi travel from?

    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ryûsuke Hamaguchi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ryûsuke Hamaguchi for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ryûsuke Hamaguchi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Speaker Videos

  • Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on Drive My Car | NYFF59
    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on Drive My Car, a selection of the 59th New York Film Festival, moderated by NYFF Director of Programming Dennis Lim.
    Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on His Cinematic Influences | NYFF59 Talk
    Talk from the 59th New York Film Festival with Drive My Car director, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, moderated by filmmaker Matías Piñeiro (Sycorax, NYFF59).
  • RYUSUKE HAMAGUCHI Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2021
    Ryusuke Hamaguchi joins us to discuss his career and his latest films Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and Drive My Car

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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