Bios

Haruka Mitani (Japan) is an independent filmmaker whose films reflect hands-on processes and an interest in the materiality of film. In 2013 she completed a degree in Image Arts and Sciences at Ritsumeikan University.

Michael Lyons (Canada/U.K.) is a researcher and artist based in Kyoto, Japan.  He is currently Professor of Image Arts and Sciences at Ritsumeikan University.