Naoko Tajima

Film Director / Wonderworld Inc.

AWARDS (Director & DOP)

Naoko Tajima is an internationally acclaimed award winning director based in Tokyo. She works on a wide range of mediums from film and TVCs, to music videos.

Naoko strives for clear and detailed communication throughout the production process, which attributes to her strong cinematographic delivery and outstanding execution. Her previous 10 years of employment at Hakuhodo Products, an in-house production arm of Hakuhodo Advertising, has given her ample experience in working alongside agency creatives to refine the balance between logistical efficiency and the artisitic approach. Naoko can execute various styles from emotional drama to high-fashion.

In 2020, Naoko set up Wonderworld, a director's production company based in Akasaka, Tokyo. She has also served as judge in advertising festivals such as the AICP awards, and BOVA.

Cannes Film Festival Best European Shorts presented by Kodak, Hollywood Film Festival, Moondance Film Festival, Cairo International Film Festival, Tokyo Short Shorts Film Festival, Moving Pictures International Film Festival, Honolulu Film Festival... etc