Takumi Saitoh is a Japanese actor, filmmaker, and mobile cinema sponsor, as well as a monochrome photographer. He began his career as a model in his teens and has since made a name for himself in Europe and Asia, walking the runway for Paris Fashion Week.
Saitoh made his acting debut in the Korean film "Toki no Kaori - Remember Me" and has since appeared in numerous television and film productions, including "13 Assassins" and "Ace Attorney." He has worked with acclaimed directors such as Takashi Miike and has received praise for his performances.
In 2017, Saitoh won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 31st annual Takasaki Film Festival for his role in "The Projects." He also starred in "Respect" directed by Naomi Kawase, which premiered at the Culture City East Asia 2016 Nara opening.
Saitoh has directed several films, including "Sakurairo" and "Hannbun no Sekai," which won the Identity Award at the Japanese-Serbian film festival. His feature film debut, "blank13," was screened at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival and received the "Fanta Land Prize" (Best Picture).
As a photographer, Saitoh has worked with world-renowned photographers such as Mario Testino and has been featured on the covers of several prominent magazines, including Vogue Japan and Esquire. He has also exhibited his work at the Louvre in Paris.
In addition to his work in film and photography, Saitoh is a passionate advocate for mobile cinema, bringing films to locations without movie theaters or affected by disaster through his organization "Cinema Bird."
