Animation Division
Excellence Award
GA-RA-KU-TA Mr.Stain on Junk Alley
MASUDA Ryuji
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Profile
MASUDA Ryuji
Born in Kumamoto Prefecture, 1968. Graduated from film making department of Osaka University of Art. Produced the opening movie of games. Made debut as writer/dramatist/director with Popy the Performer (2000). Produced Keigo Iwase's musical clip Drive Car. Produced GA-RA-KU-TA Mr. Stain of Junk Alley as writer/dramatist/director. Invited to attend Pusan International Film Festival (2003). Currently producing an omnibus drama tentatively titled Onsen Tamago (Hot Spring's Boiled Egg). Special lecturer at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
Award Reason
I feel as if I have been given a present from Santa Claus although I am no longer a child and the Santa Claus is giving me the present by mistake. Caught in the rush of daily routine, I had forgotten that I had even submitted my work. So I fell off from my chair when I was informed that I was to be awarded with a prize. I was able to complete this work only with the cooperation of my wonderful staff. The award will be my expression of gratitude to them; it will also encourage me in my future endeavors. Thank you very much.