Naoyoshi Shiotani is the director of "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope," a non-canon short film that released on October 29, 2025, as part of the third volume of Star Wars: Visions.[1] Shiotani also created concept art for the short.[2]
Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Series | Contribution(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope" | Star Wars: Visions | Director[1] |
Sources
Star Wars Celebration - DAY 3 Replay on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (livestream no longer available)
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 First Look and Spinoff Announced – Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 on StarWars.com (backup link)
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Cast Announced with New Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link)
"Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 234Star Wars: Visions Filmmaker Focus THE NINTH JEDI: CHILD OF HOPE on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Meet the Directors Behind the Star Wars: Visions Sequels on StarWars.com (backup link)Star Wars: Visions | Volume 3 Directors Commentary | "The Ninth Jedi" + "Child of Hope" on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)