Films
Director / Writer / Editor
"Ohenro" - Feature Film
Set against the landscape of Japan’s historic Shikoku pilgrimage, the film centers on Shinji (Kanda), a grief-stricken alcoholic whose only companionship comes through conversations with the ghost of his late wife Haruka (Kuroki). As his daughter Kyoko (Banno) struggles to keep their fractured home together, Shinji drifts further into delusion, finding his sole tether to reality at a bar run by Mari (Ahn). After his self-destructive behavior drives Haruka’s ghost away, father and daughter set out in search of her, confronting grief, memory, and the possibility of spiritual reconciliation.
Press release: https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/rome-kanda-kuroki-hitomi-ohenro-1236750980/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42614668/?ref_=nm_knf_t_4
Director / Writer / Editor
"Ohenro" - Feature Film
Set against the landscape of Japan’s historic Shikoku pilgrimage, the film centers on Shinji (Kanda), a grief-stricken alcoholic whose only companionship comes through conversations with the ghost of his late wife Haruka (Kuroki). As his daughter Kyoko (Banno) struggles to keep their fractured home together, Shinji drifts further into delusion, finding his sole tether to reality at a bar run by Mari (Ahn). After his self-destructive behavior drives Haruka’s ghost away, father and daughter set out in search of her, confronting grief, memory, and the possibility of spiritual reconciliation.
Press release: https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/rome-kanda-kuroki-hitomi-ohenro-1236750980/
Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Writer / Editor
"One Night in Tokyo" - Feature Film
One Night in Tokyo tells the story of an Iranian-American who goes to Tokyo for a week-long trip only to have it cut short by unexpected events.
WINNER Cinequest Film Festival 2024 Audience Award, Best Drama Narrative
WINNER Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival 2024 Jury Award, Cinematography
WINNER Global Stage Hollywood, Feature Film Submission
Press:
"'One Night in Tokyo' marks Woodcock’s feature film debut and from its opening few sequences you see the kind of assured hand and keen instincts usually found in the most seasoned filmmakers. What makes it even more impressive, Woodcock serves as his own cinematographer and editor, both of which prove to be among the movies many strengths." Keith Garlington, Keith and the Movies
“Writer/director Joshua Woodcock’s romantic charmer sneaks up on audiences and then steals their hearts.” Randy Myers, The Mercury News
““One Night in Tokyo” is yet another example of how a filmmaker can overcome nearly any hurdle if he or she has a good story to tell and the cinematic knowhow to tell it. A healthy budget and studio support certainly helps. But nothing can top vision and talent. Woodcock possesses both as evident by this well-made and moving first feature. It’s a movie full of longing and desire yet with an impressively grounded approach to romance. It had its hooks in me from the very start.” Keith Garlington, Keith and the Movies
“In the film, Reza Emamiyeh and Tokiko Kitagawa deliver fantastic performances. Despite the long-distance element of the romance, their chemistry is undeniable, and you can’t help but root for them to be together in the end. What’s more, just like Sam and Ayaka, we hardly know either character at first, but their love story will leave you utterly captivated and falling deeply in love with them.” Alan Ng, Film Threat
“Packed with potent performances and very solid writing, Woodcock’s debut feature is one of those gems that have refreshing takes on familiar concepts.” Arman Mahmoudi, Arman’s Film Review
Official Website: https://onenightintokyo.com
