| 1950: |
Born in Gifu prefecture, central Japan. |
| 1975: |
Graduated from Waseda University with degree in literature. Entered corporate world as 'salaryman' |
| 1977: |
Joined independent film world as assistant director under various veteran directors. |
| 1977: |
Joined independent film world as assistant director under various veteran directors. |
| 1979: |
Directed first film 'Assault Zone:Okashi no Rirekisho' |
| 1982: |
Organized a team called 'UNIT 5' with four other young directors including Masayuki Suo ('Shall We Dance?' 1995) |
| 1983: |
Leading the team, he directed / produced several films.
Also acted as mentor for Suo's first film' The Spring Bride'(1984). |
| 1993: |
Co-founded Altamira Pictures Inc. with Shoji Masui (President / Producer), Yuji Ogata (Producer) & Masayuki Suo (Director) |
ITSUMICHI ISOMURA