{"id":98814,"date":"2025-03-18T15:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T06:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=98814"},"modified":"2025-03-18T16:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T07:12:32","slug":"naoko-ogigami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/naoko-ogigami\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cProperly Crazy\u201d&lt;br>the Ogigami Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naoko Ogigami is a renowned figure in Japan&#8217;s film industry. At 52, she has directed 10 feature films and numerous television projects over the course of more than two decades. Her work has earned her several prestigious awards, including the Teddy Award at the Berlin Film Festival. Widely regarded as one of Japan&#8217;s most distinctive female filmmakers, Ogigami is celebrated for her unique style and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her films are filled with eccentric, sarcastic, and often bizarre elements, yet they remain deeply heartwarming, offering reflections on family and human relationships. Her approach to filmmaking is akin to that of a chef crafting a secret recipe, blending surprising notes, flavors, and textures. Bursting with an endless stream of ideas, she brings a keen sensitivity to detail, applying the precision of a mad scientist to her craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The characters in her films often appear as outcasts\u2014isolated and misunderstood. Some, she says, are drawn from her own experiences as the only female Asian student in her class, a role that shaped much of her perspective and storytelling approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2B2A3570-1024x693.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2B2A3570-1024x693.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2B2A3570-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2B2A3570-768x520.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2B2A3570-1536x1040.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2B2A3570.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;I went to the U.S. to study without knowing any English and enrolled at UFC, where the goal for graduate students was to become directors, making the program highly competitive. I was the only Asian student who couldn\u2019t speak English, and there were very few women. This was 30 years ago. Due to my background and language barrier, I was often left out of group work and felt like an outsider\u2014almost like baggage. It was incredibly frustrating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One day in my scriptwriting class, I had friends review my script, and when I read it aloud, everyone loved it. I made them laugh every time. Despite feeling left out in other ways, my script was a hit, and I realized my humor connected with the American students. That boosted my confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I had no experience with scriptwriting; I was more into science and math in Japan. Writing didn\u2019t interest me, so I lacked confidence in it. But when my classmates responded to my humor, I saw scriptwriting as a puzzle, like math. This approach clicked with me and made me realize I wanted to become a movie director.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an asian who lived in the U.S., Ogigami\u2019s experienced what it\u2019s like to be left out. While she doesn\u2019t intentionally write about outsiders, many of her characters end up as outlaws or misfits, perhaps reflecting her own experiences of feeling like an outsider. This sense of separation resonates with her love for solo travel. A frequent traveler, she often journeyed alone, even as a student. While she occasionally travels with family, she particularly enjoys solo driving trips, where she can sleep in the back of her car and savor good food. Though traveling alone was easier when she was younger, the presence of a family now makes it more challenging. Still, after attending film festivals and or screenings abroad, she finds moments to wander on her own, embracing the peace she finds in solitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30ebB1-\u5c0f-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30ebB1-\u5c0f-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30ebB1-\u5c0f-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30ebB1-\u5c0f-768x1087.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30ebB1-\u5c0f-1085x1536.jpeg 1085w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30ebB1-\u5c0f.jpeg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maru.asmik-ace.co.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MARU \u201cCircle\u201d<\/a> 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sense of independence is carried into her writing process, where she draws inspiration from the world around her, collects ideas from newspapers, and stores them for future projects. While about a third of her scripts never make it to the screen, she occasionally reuses elements from old scripts in new films, as she writes all her scripts herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filmmaking, she says, is not just about technique\u2014it\u2019s about feeling. As she\u2019s gained experience, she\u2019s learned to recognize what works, but she finds that kind of formulaic approach boring. She openly admits that, though it may be considered taboo in Japan, she wants to be \u201cproperly crazy.\u201d If filmmaking stops feeling fun, she insists it\u2019s important to stay funny or strange to keep the creative energy alive. She draws inspiration from other filmmakers whose &#8220;craziness&#8221; stands out, particularly David Lynch, whom she admires for embracing his eccentricity. She believes that kind of audacious creativity is something to be cherished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ogigami has a deep love for movies and takes great pride in filmmaking. It\u2019s something she\u2019s passionate about continuing. However, there\u2019s a noticeable shift: she\u2019s going to the movie theater less and less, now seeming to experience it like the average moviegoer. With the growing dominance of streaming services, it\u2019s clear that there are new opportunities in that space, possibly even with better pay. Despite this, she can&#8217;t see herself fully committing to that side of the industry. From time to time, she receives inquiries to write scripts for streaming platforms, but she doesn&#8217;t feel entirely invested in those projects. Given her diminishing visits to the theater, she acknowledges that she will have to take the streaming aspect more seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She doesn\u2019t adhere to any particular religion when thinking about aging. Like many Japanese, she finds it difficult to differentiate between a shrine and a temple. While religion doesn\u2019t play a central role in her life, she is intrigued by the teachings of Buddhism and often explores them in her spare time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HMN_0001-725x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HMN_0001-725x1024.jpg 725w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HMN_0001-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HMN_0001-768x1084.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HMN_0001-1088x1536.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HMN_0001.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hamon-movie.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamon \u201dRipples\u201d<\/a> 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;A few years back, I made a film called&nbsp;Hamon, where the main character creates a Japanese rock garden. Through this, I wanted to convey a sense of being Japanese and highlight the positive aspects of Japanese culture\u2014something I believe is beautiful about Japan. As I studied rock gardens, I realized their deeper connection to Buddhism, which I found both interesting and fun. This might seem like a small thing, but from 2012 to 2013, I lived in New Jersey as part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Overseas Arts Dispatch Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>During this time, I took a yoga class, and when it got hot, people would often shed a layer of clothing and toss it aside. However, as a Japanese person, I noticed we tend to fold our clothes neatly and place them down gently. It\u2019s a small detail, but I find these little acts of care quite humble. It&#8217;s not just about Americans in particular; when I visited Finland and went to a sauna, I observed that people often left their clothes in a messy pile, depending on the individual. To me, it&#8217;s not about being proud or loud about Japanese culture, but rather finding beauty in these small, simple things\u2014like how delicious soba can be. I like to express that subtle beauty in my films.&#8221;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yasuyukitakagi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yasuyuki Takagi<\/a><\/strong><br>Yasuyuki Takagi is a photographer \/ director born in Tokyo, Japan. He Studied Media Arts at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York and lives And works in Tokyo, Japan. He has published photo books \u201c\u5c0f\u3055\u306a\u6df1\u3044\u68ee Petite Foret Profonde\u201d and \u201c\u690d\u6728 UEKI\u201d both from France and his latest photo book \u201cBLR: Brooklyn Lot Recordings\u201d was published by Neat Papers in Tokyo Japan. 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