About
Kyoko Takenaka is a Tokyo- and Paris-based producer and artist. Alongside her artistic practice, she has produced the films of director Shingo Ota since 2021. Her producing credits include Numakage Public Pool and the Japan– France feature documentary The Chimney Sweeper, currently in production. Across both filmmaking and her artistic practice, she explores themes of care, performance, and the boundaries between documentary and fiction.
projects in progress
The Chimney Sweeper (documentary feature) - directed by Shingo Ota, in production; producer. Premiere planned for 2027.
finished projects
At Kinosaki (fiction) - directed by Shingo Ota, 30 min, Japan, 2022; writer, producer and actor.
Numakage Public Pool (documentary) - directed by Shingo Ota, 80 min, Japan, 2025; producer.
News
new project / The Chimney Sweeper / Kyoko Takenaka / New project has been added - 13.10.2026
new project / Numakage Public Pool / Kyoko Takenaka / New project has been added - 13.10.2026
new project / At Kinosaki / Kyoko Takenaka / New project has been added - 13.10.2026
Production company
Name: Hydroblast
Address: 3-48-5 Honcho, Shibuya-ku, 151-0071 Tokyo, Japan
Contact number: +81 80 4117 5791
E-mail address: kyokotakenaka@hydroblast.asia
Website: hydroblast.asia
