Yoko Okumura

Yoko Okumura is a Japanese-American film director, writer and producer. She is best known for directing the horror film Unseen (2023).

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.

Career
Okumura began her filmmaking career directing episodes for the television series 50 States of Fright, The Bold Type and Good Trouble.

She made her feature film directorial debut with the 2023 horror film Unseen, starring Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy and Missi Pyle. The film was released on March 7, 2023 by Blumhouse Television, Paramount Home Entertainment and MGM+.