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Altamira Pictures, Inc. is a Japanese film studio established by two producers, Shoji Masui and Yuji Ogata, two directors, Masayuki Suo and Itsumichi Isomura.
The studio produced independent films for small theater, and became smash hitter to create films such as "Water Boys", "Swing Girls" by collaborating with major film distributing company and television networks.
The studio was a launching pad for new stars such as Satoshi Tsumabuki and Hiroshi Tamaki in Water Boys, Juri Ueno and Yuika Motokariya in Swing Girls.
Altamira Music is its music arm which manages musicians such as The Golden Cups.
Source: Wikidata , September 2023
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