Yoko Okumura
Yoko Okumura (born December 9, 1987) is a Japanese-American filmmaker. She is best known for directing the horror film Unseen (2023).
Yoko Okumura
- Name
- Yoko Okumura
- Born
- 9 December 1987
- Birthplace
- Kyoto, Japan
- Occupation
- Director, Writer, Filmmaker
- Education
- California Institute of the Arts · American Film Institute
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• Name — Yoko Okumura • Born — 9 December 1987 • Birthplace — Kyoto, Japan • Occupation — Director, Writer, Filmmaker • Website — yokookumura.com • Years Active — 2005-present • Notable Works — The Bold Type, Good Trouble, Unseen
Biography
Biography
Okumura was born in a Buddhist temple in Japan, and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended both CalArts and American Film Institute, whilst at the latter, her student short film, "Kimi Kabuki" won multiple awards, including a DGA Student Film Award and got her an agent and manager. Yoko is the daughter of Soto Zen priest Shohaku Okumura.
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Career
Okumura began her filmmaking career directing episodes for the television series 50 States of Fright, The Bold Type and Good Trouble. In 2023, she made her directorial debut with the horror thriller film Unseen, starring Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy, and Missi Pyle. Jason Blum serves as an executive producer through his Blumhouse Television banner. It was released on March 7, 2023 by Paramount Home Entertainment and MGM+. In 2026, she co-wrote and directed the slasher horror film The Last Kiss, starring Mckenna Grace, Arkira Chantaratananond, and Jaden Michael. Jason Blum and James DeMonaco serve as producers through their Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Banners, respectively. It was released digitally on September 15, 2026 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
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Filmography
TV series • Year — Title — Notes — Ref. • 2020 — 50 States of Fright — Episode "America's Largest Ball of Twine (Kansas)" • 2021 — The Bold Type — 2 episodes • 2021-2022 — Good Trouble — 2 episodes Feature film • Year — Title — Director — Writer — Ref. • 2023 — Unseen • 2026 — The Last Kiss
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