Adfest: Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki named Jury President for Film Craft & New Director

Adfest has brought on board Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki, Executive Producer, Cutters Studios in Tokyo, as Jury President overseeing the Film Craft and New Director categories at Adfest 2018. 

Adfest 2018 will run from March 21 to 24 at the Peach Royal Cliff Resort, Pattaya, Thailand, with ‘Transform’ as the theme. The festival is now accepting entries to the 2018 Adfest Lotus Awards. 

“Timo’s global experience and his appreciation of different cultures make him the perfect person to lead our Film Craft and New Director jury. He has helped establish Cutters Studios as a top provider of post-production artistry in Japan, and his passion for filmmaking is infectious,” said Jimmy Lam, President of Adfest. 

Otsuki grew up between Germany and Japan, and in his early 20s he decided Tokyo was where he wanted to be, cutting his teeth at production firms Ame and Creative Hybrid, before joining Japan’s largest production company, Tohokushinsha, as international producer. 

Established in 1980, Cutters Studios is a collection of brands in five cities (Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo) that work together to provide production and post production services. Otsuki joined Cutters Studios in 2012 and has helped grow the company’s influence across Japan’s creative landscape. He believes that no-nonsense, honest communication is key to effective commercial filmmaking, and sees problems as opportunities. 

“I’m honoured that Adfest has invited me to be a Jury President in 2018. It’s one of my favourite festivals when it comes to celebrating craftsmanship, and I’m looking forward to making sure the best filmmakers rise to the top. I’m also excited to judge the New Director Lotus category, which is a great place to discover up-and-coming talent,” Otsuki said.

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