Masato Kato
Screenwriter
- Date of Birth
- January 14, 1954
- English level
- n/a
- Career
- Masato Kato is a screenwriter born in Akita. He has left Waseda University, School of Social Sciences before graduation. He has experienced working as a guest professor of Waseda University, professor of Film Studies Department in Tohoku University of Art and Design, and President of Japan Writers Guild.
Outstanding works
| Category | Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| screenplay (live action) | 2019 | Sea of Revival | |
| web series script (live action) | 2016 | Hibana (Netflix) (Spark (Netflix)) | |
| screenplay (live action) | 2016 | Everest: The Summit of the Gods | |
| screenplay (live action) | 2012 | Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer | |
| screenplay (live action) | 2010 | A Lone Scalpel | |
| screenplay (live action) | 2008 | Climber's High | |
| screenplay (live action) | 2006 | Sinking of Japan | |
| screenplay (live action) | 2006 | What the Snow Brings | |
| screenplay (live action) | 1998 | Fishes in August | |
| screenplay (live action) | 1995 | Mitabi no Kaikyo (Third Time Straight) |
Awards List
| Year | Title of Award | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The 38th Japan Academy Prize for Best Screenplay | Cape Nostalgia |
| 2011 | The 34th Japan Academy Prize for Best Screenplay | A Lone Scalpel |
| 2009 | The 32nd Japan Academy Prize for Best Screenplay | Climber's High |
| 2007 | The 61st Mainichi Film Awards for Best Screenplay | What the Snow Brings |
| 1999 | The 15th Mons International Film Festival (Belgium) for Best Screenplay | Fishes in August |