Mai Sakai

Mai Sakai is a Japanese filmmaker born on August 22, 1991, in Chikuma, Nagano. As a director, Sakai has contributed to the film industry through her work behind the camera. Her involvement in cinema is marked by a focus on visual storytelling and narrative construction.

Sakai’s directorial debut in the upcoming feature Strawberry Moon, scheduled for release in 2025, represents her entry into narrative filmmaking. The project reflects her approach to filmmaking as a medium for exploring themes through structured visual and thematic choices. Her work on this film establishes her as a director engaged in the creative process of bringing a story to the screen.