Long Form Projects
Sample Long Form video projects I have worked on during my time as a freelance director, videographer and copywriter. As well as video projects during my time as JesseOGN’s Director
“I Tricked Japan Into Thinking This Grandma is a Real Celebrity”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Director/Videographer/Copywriter
Content Type: Candid Experience
Current view count: 1.8 Million
For this video we planned a luxury-filled day for “Kyoka no Baaba” a senior influencer in Japan. Since she is incredibly generous in how she makes content helping senior citizens use modern-day technology in their everyday lives, we planned this day as a way to give back to her.
Brand Showcase
(UGC Content)
Collaborators: 株式会社POTATO
Role: Director, Videographer, Copywriter, Editor
Current view count: N/A
Content Type: UGC Content
Documented what goes behind 株式会社POTATO ‘s brand and the commitment they have to preserving Japanese craftsmanship and kimonos.
Live! in Tokyo
Collaborators: Max D. Capo, Daniel Wilson
Role: Videographer
Current view count: 6.7K
Content Type: Street Podcast
Documented a “walking podcast” for Max D. Capo as he interviews comedian Daniel Wilson on his journey of becoming a comedian in Japan.
“The Smartest Man in Japan vs The SAT”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Director/Videographer/Copywriter
Content Type: Candid Test
Current view count: 3.7 Million
We collaborated with the Smartest man in Japan, Gento Kono, to see how his skills compared to the one of the West’s most famous exams. The SAT!
“Japanese People Telling Their Parents ‘I Love You’”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV
Role: Co-Director/Videographer
Current view count: 1.1 Million
Content Type: Street Interview
For this video Jesse, Shota and I went around Tokyo and explored why Japanese people don’t say “I love you” very often. The purpose of this video was to highlight cultural differences between Japanese and Western culture. At the end we ask the interviewee if they feel comfortable calling a loved one to tell them “I love you” on camera. The results were heartwarming :)
Badonkadonk Live Podcast Event
Collaborators: Daniel Wilson, Yuki, Badonkadonk
Role: Videographer
Current view count: 7.7 K
Content Type: Podcast Event
Documented a comedy podcast for Daniel Wilson and Yuki known as the podcast group “Badonkadonk.”