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Hiroshi Katagiri(I)

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Doug Jones and Hiroshi Katagiri in Gehenna: Where Death Lives (2016)
Trilogy of Asian taste horror movie. Official site http://thehorrortheater.com Episode 1 "Pulse" Chris and Johnny are amateur scientists researching a rumored ghost sighting, with the help of Chris's step sister Jennifer. When they investigate a house allegedly haunted by the victim of a serial killer their experiment soon goes wrong, and the curse of the ghost exceeds their expectations. Episode 2 "Crayon" A young married couple, Kate and Chris, move into a new house. A few days later Kate finds a red crayon left on the floor, and is puzzled since they have no children. Soon she finds the crayon again, and strange noises seem to emanate from the walls, ultimately leading them to discover the old building's frightening secret. Based on Japanese urban legend. Episode 3 "Hindsight" In attempt to escape an abusive ex-boyfriend, Jennifer sublets a room in the home of a young Japanese woman, Mika. One day Jennifer finds a strange man sleeping on her roommates bed, but by the time Mika returns, the man is gone. As more mysterious incidents occur, Jennifer becomes suspicious of Mika's increasingly bizarre behavior, and both women discover their forgotten past.  Written by Hiroshi Katagiri  Order DVD http://www.amazon.com/Horror-Theater-Becky-Wahlstrom/dp/B0028K3H00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1242867347&sr=8-1
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Hiroshi Katagiri was born in Japan. Enamored by the artistry of film at a young age, he moved to the US at age 18 to pursue a career in special makeup effects. He became a primary artist at Stan Winston Studios, where he was a go-to effects guy for 3 films directed by Steven Spielberg - Jurassic Park, A.I., and War of the Worlds. Over time, he mastered the art of sculpture at the highest level, which led to him being a sought-after character (creature) designer - not only by Spielberg, but Rob Marshal, Guillermo Del Toro, Sam Raimi, and others. Though still young, Hiroshi has already amassed 39 film credits in special effects, 11 in makeup effects, still others as a puppeteer and lab tech, and has worked on such titles as Wolverine, Pirates of the Caribbean, Alien v Predator Requiem, Cabin in the Woods, and The Hunger Games. His TV credits include being part of an Emmy winning team for The X-Files. He is a true fan of the horror genre, has written and directed several acclaimed horror shorts, and now pursues his ultimate dream - to produce and direct a full length feature film that will scare the pants off its audience.

Hiroshi is dedicated to his craft, loves to work, and also loves to teach. His sculpture seminars are widely attended by budding effects artists in both the US and Japan. He is a longtime student of Aikido - a Japanese martial art that teaches one to "unify their life energy".
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Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Bailey Bass, and Britain Dalton in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Avatar: The Way of Water
7.7
  • Special Effects
  • 2022
Doug Jones in Gehenna: Where Death Lives (2016)
Gehenna: Where Death Lives
4.9
  • Makeup Department
  • 2016
Haley Joel Osment in A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
7.2
  • Special Effects(Stan Winston Studio)
  • 2001
Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (2019)
Captain Marvel
6.8
  • Special Effects(Legacy Effects)
  • 2019

Credits

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Special Effects

  • Kaiju: Island of Fire
    • special effects
    • In Production
  • Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Bailey Bass, and Britain Dalton in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
    Avatar: The Way of Water
    • sculptor
    • 2022
  • Jeremy T. Thomas in Antlers (2021)
    Antlers
    • creature co-design and sculpture team: Legacy Effects
    • 2021
  • Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Pedro Pascal, Shirley Henderson, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Katee Sackhoff, Amy Sedaris, Omid Abtahi, Emily Swallow, and Katy M. O'Brian in The Mandalorian (2019)
    The Mandalorian
    • special effects sculptor
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • David Harbour in Hellboy (2019)
    Hellboy
    • sculptor
    • 2019
  • Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (2019)
    Captain Marvel
    • artist: Legacy Effects
    • 2019
  • Aaron Kwok, Shaofeng Feng, Him Law, and Shenyang Xiao in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
    The Monkey King 2
    • sculptor: Smith FX
    • 2016
  • Robin Cowie, Mark Ordesky, Jeff Schwan, Brian Steele, Eduardo Sánchez, Andrew White, Andy Jenkins, John W. Rutland, Jamie Nash, George P. Gakoumis Jr., Dora Madison, Roger Edwards, Nima Fakhrara, Chris Osborn, Denise Williamson, Andrew Eckblad, Jane Fleming, Samuel Davis, and Stefanie Sanchez in Exists (2014)
    Exists
    • creature crew: Spectral Motion
    • 2014
  • Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds in R.I.P.D. (2013)
    R.I.P.D.
    • sculptor: Spectral Motion Inc.
    • 2013
  • Pacific Rim (2013)
    Pacific Rim
    • sculptor: Spectral Motion (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Hansel & Gretel (2013)
    Hansel & Gretel
    • sculptor
    • Video
    • 2013
  • Bruce Willis, Jeff Daniels, Piper Perabo, Paul Dano, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Emily Blunt in Looper (2012)
    Looper
    • sculptor: Spectral Motion
    • 2012
  • Battleship (2012)
    Battleship
    • special effects sculptor: Ironhead Studios (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games (2012)
    The Hunger Games
    • sculptor: Optic Nerve Studios (as Hiroshi Katigari)
    • 2012
  • Geoffrey Rush, Michael Clarke Duncan, Ryan Reynolds, and Mark Strong in Green Lantern (2011)
    Green Lantern
    • sculptor: Hallow FX
    • 2011
  • Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
    • key artist: Hallow FX
    • 2011

Makeup Department

  • Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
    Obi-Wan Kenobi
    • prosthetic fabrication technician
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • The Hatred (2017)
    The Hatred
    • makeup effects sculptor
    • 2017
  • Doug Jones in Gehenna: Where Death Lives (2016)
    Gehenna: Where Death Lives
    • creature effects sculptor
    • 2016
  • Animal (2014)
    Animal
    • creature effects sculptor
    • 2014
  • Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013)
    Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
    • creature effects sculptor
    • 2013
  • Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson, Sarah Hyland, Ashley Tisdale, Katt Williams, and Katrina Bowden in Scary Movie V (2013)
    Scary Movie V
    • makeup fx sculptor (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
    • witch/troll sculptor: Spectral Motion
    • 2013
  • Battle Los Angeles (2011)
    Battle Los Angeles
    • sculptor: Spectral Motion Inc
    • 2011
  • Tak Fujimoto, John Erick Dowdle, Sam Mercer, Brian Nelson, M. Night Shyamalan, Martin Whist, Elliot Greenberg, and Fernando Velázquez in Devil (2010)
    Devil
    • sculptor: Almost Human Inc
    • 2010
  • Jackie Earle Haley in A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
    A Nightmare on Elm Street
    • sculptor: Creative Character Engineering inc. (uncredited)
    • 2010
  • Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave (2005)
    Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave
    • sculptor: Optic Nerve Studios
    • 2005
  • Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005)
    Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis
    • sculptor: Optic Nerve Studios, Inc.
    • 2005
  • Josh Hutcherson and Jonah Bobo in Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
    Zathura: A Space Adventure
    • key artist: Stan Winston Studio
    • 2005
  • Tracy Scoggins, Gary Cole, Daniel Dae Kim, and Peter Woodward in Crusade (1999)
    Crusade
    • makeup effects artist
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff in Blade (1998)
    Blade
    • special makeup effects artist
    • 1998

Director

  • Braxton Angle, Simon Phillips, and Justice Joslin in End of Loyalty (2023)
    End of Loyalty
    • Director
    • 2023
  • Sean Patrick Flanery, Martina Vargas, Simon Phillips, Rich Paul, Vincent van Hinte, Sarah J. Butler, Sean Sprawling, Andrés Erickson, and Grant Pfost in Love Hurts (2022)
    Love Hurts
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Doug Jones in Gehenna: Where Death Lives (2016)
    Gehenna: Where Death Lives
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2016
  • Hindsight
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2008
  • Crayon
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2007
  • Pulse
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2006

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Personal details

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    • 1 Print Biography

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