Moët Hayami was born in Shiga Prefecture. She studied at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto in the visual department and became a freelance video professional. Hayami and cinematographer Ryo Muramatsu present their work on their homepage titled Atelier Kushina. “Kushina, what will you be” is her feature debut after years of work experience on various departments of film production from the art department to costumes to the position of assistant director. Over the years she has worked for films by Takuro Nakamura and Ryutaro Nakagawa. “Kushina, what will you be” premiered on the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2018 and received the Japan Cuts award.

On the occasion of “Kushina, what will you be“ screening at Japan Cuts 2018, we speak with her about the shooting process of the movie, the role of sound for the film and her influences as a filmmaker.

First of all, congratulations on receiving the Japan Cuts award for “Kushina,...