Based in Tokyo, I am a cinematographer and editor who previously worked in NYC and California. In my previous career I worked in Silicon Valley.
Director of Photography alumnus of
Kyoto Filmmakers Lab by Toei Studios, Shochiku Studios, and the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).
My films have screened at various international film festivals, including
Short Shorts Film Festival in Tokyo.
Coming from an international background, I speak English, Japanese (N2, 1.5 years corporate experience), Cantonese, and Mandarin. I hope to leverage my international experience in a variety of markets to create work that have global appeal.
With a computer engineering background, I'm always interested in how to use the latest technologies to improve film production. Specifically in the arena of previs, I've found that mulling over camera angles in the days or weeks ahead of production through 3D models allows for smoother days on set. See below for a showcase.
While so far I have been involved in mostly one-man-band type situations, I've come against the limitations of such productions and am looking for opportunities where I can work within a larger team to create more ambitious projects together.