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Special Cannes Podcast: Akiko Ashizawa 芦澤 明子
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 1289
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Summary
What an incredible honor to be joined by famed cinematographer Akiko Ashizawa, who was honored at the Cannes Film Festival with the 2026 Pierre Angénieux Tribute . We talk about her career, how she thought the tribute was spam!, females in cinematography, and more. The episode is recorded thanks to a translator. In this episode, Akiko and I discuss: how she found out about the Pierre Angénieux Tribute and thought it was spam! ; how she got her start; what defines Japanese cinema and its visual style; her views on technology and cinematography; her mentors and her advice for young cinematographers like Nguyễn Phan Linh Đan; why there aren't more female cinematographers and whether it's improved since she started. Akiko's Indie Filmmaker Highlight: Shuichi Okita 沖田 修 Links: 2026 Pierre Angénieux Tribute Akiko Ashizawa