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Rea Tajiri is an Associate Professor in the Film Media Arts Department at Temple University, specializing in documentary production. She holds BFA and MFA degrees in post-studio art from the California Institute of the Arts. Her interdisciplinary work spans experimental films, installations, and video art, focusing on forgotten histories, multi-generational memory, and the Japanese American experience. Tajiri has exhibited globally in museums, film festivals, and television platforms.
Her notable works include the award-winning History and Memory: For Akiko & Takashige (1991), Strawberry Fields (1997), LORDVILLE (2014), and Wisdom Gone Wild (2022). These films explore themes of displacement, cultural identity, and social justice, often blending poetic storytelling with political engagement.
- Recipient of prestigious awards including the IDA Distinguished Achievement Award and the Grand Prix at the Fukuoka Asian Film Festival.
- Cofounded The Workshop, an incubator for Asian American film directors in NYC.
- Collaborated with choreographer Kate Foley on video set projections for dance performances.
Tajiri’s teaching and artistic practice emphasize advocacy for emerging filmmakers and critical inquiry into marginalized narratives. Recent works like Wisdom Gone Wild address contemporary issues through innovative hybrid documentary formats.
