Discover Top Freelancers in Tokyo, Japan

I'm a bilingual (English/Japanese) freelance local producer and production manager with four years of experience in a variety of roles including fixing, location management, interpretation, script translation, crew and vendor management, as well as all aspects of production coordination. I have a strong background in sport, having worked with both international and domestic clients such as World Rugby, UEFA, Huel, and Formula E. However, my versatility extends beyond sports, and I am dedicated to delivering excellence across various industries. From documentaries to commercials and live streams, I've successfully managed diverse projects with precision and dedication.

• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Translator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I'm an Australian living in Tokyo Japan who has had a long career in creating and shooting imagery. I have been a Photographer working in advertising and editorial for 15 years before transitioning to be a DOP and Director. I shoot Documentary and Narrative and for commercial clients as well as streaming platforms. I am well versed in all areas of filmmaking from pre production to post and bring a creative and well trained eye, great lighting skills and a passion for story telling to all projects. Living and working in Japan I can speak Japanese and understand how to navigate the cultural landscape whilst creating beautiful and powerful work.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

Encountering unforgettable people and filming their unique stories is key to building a story that viewers would remember. I work as a Producer and Fixer in Tokyo. I have journalism background and have worked with international broadcasters and production companies from around the world for 14 years. Discovering essential characters, finding ways into their lives, and conveying their life experiences through original, compelling visual stories is the passion I share with the teams that I work with.

• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location

Born in Ishikawa, Japan. Miku Kitagawa is a Japanese film director based in Tokyo. She attended Tokyo Gakugei University in Expressive Communication, graduated from UCLA Extension in Entertainment Studies. Her short film, “Fiction” won the Audience Award from The 30th Tokyo Student Film Festival, and “Fried Egg” received Honorable Mention from Berlin Flash Film Festival 2019. Most recently, she participated in the Berlinale Talents Tokyo 2020 workshop, and won the Special Mention with her first feature project (work-in-progress), "KANAKO".

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director

I am a freelance editor, motion graphics designer and animator based in London with the best part of a decades experience. I have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop and I have worked on a wide variety of productions including brand films, award winning fundraising campaigns, social media content, motion graphics, promos and animations. I have worked with some of the worlds biggest brands including Red Bull, Lancôme, Visa, Honda, IWC and many more. I am hard-working, enthusiastic and always eager to challenge myself creatively.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Senior Editor

Winners of the 2023 Best HR Brand Movie at the Branded Shorts, one of Asia's biggest short film festivals. We are a bilingual video production company based in Tokyo. We focus on Commercials, Documentaries, and Brand Movies. Advantages: - Bilingual crew and video editors: we know the language and culture. - Flexibility and speed: cheaper, faster, more autonomous than any crew from abroad. - Expert storytellers: we know how to make an engaging video. - High standards: we have won multiple awards.

• Creative Director

+B Film Production wants to bring film production in Japan and abroad together. With rich experience of many years from film production to High Vision technology our staff is striving to reduce the distance between Japan and the world. True to our motto Japans values to the world, the worlds values to Japan, we take over film production introducing Japanese film management, creators, actors, music and movie producers to the world, and at the same time making valuable resources abroad accessible from Japan.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Cinematographer / DP based in Tokyo, Japan. Taiwanese who had the chance to be raised in the U.S, New Zealand, Taiwan, and now, Japan. With this unique experience, Kaze is able to appreciate the cultures of both East and West, and apply them through his work. Experiences from hundred crews blockbuster movie set, to one man documentary shoot. Familiar with most industry standard gears, and will alway be a nerd for new gear technologies.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

British shooter, editor and producer based in TOKYO, JAPAN, offering video production solutions to a host of clients both in Japan and overseas. Working with major brands, small businesses and individuals to produce a wide range of creative content including: CORPORATE VIDEO, BROADCAST PROGRAMMING, DOCUMENTARIES, COMMERCIALS, NEWS & EVENT COVERAGE, SHORT FILMS as well as B-ROLL around Tokyo and other locations throughout Japan.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company

I have been active as a field producer, a fixer, coordinator and a director in Japan since 2016. I have been contributing to numerous productions for major networks including NHK, TV Asahi, Al Jazeera, CNA, Hulu, The Straits Times and Bloomberg. After completing my degree in UK I moved back to Japan and started working in a production office specialising in documentaries, and soon became independent and started working as a fixer and field producer.

• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Sound Mixer

Born in 1988 in Aichi, Japan. After studying psychology at university, I worked in infectious disease control in the UK and South Africa. I then worked in corporate sales and IT development for a commercial bank before going freelance. Since the beginning of my career, I have worked both as a photographer and as a producer/fixer/translator/driver, and my strength lies in my ability to care for both the creative and production sides of the business.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Translator

I’m Taiki Beaufils. Over the last 5 odd years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great companies, working side by side to execute digital marketing strategies. My passion is to produce videos for brands and many Japanese tourism bureaus to help get results through the power of digital marketing and my video. I'm based in Tokyo-Kyushu-Bangkok.

• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator

Professional videomaker with knowledge in many different fields of video production as such as executive, cast, scriptwriting, D.O.P, HD cameran, editing. My main field of experience: Social documentaries, Corporate Videos, educational content, NPO reports. My main field of interest: Cameraman, Direction.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Mikael Senninge is a Cinematographer and Filmmaker based in Tokyo, Japan. He specializes in commercial, music, narrative and documentary films, and has worked for clients such as Adidas, Zara, Krug, Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Tiffany & Co, Louis Vuitton, Champion, Porsche, Google, Tag Heuer, Vice, One Championship. Red Komodo-X owner/operator.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Sound Mixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am masa from Japan, the Commercial & Documentary videographer based in Tokyo. ▼ Equipment Main Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro 2nd camera: SONY α7 III ILCE-7M3 ▼ Strengths ・ Creative production that is conscious of conversions such as attracting customers / purchasing / branding ・ Intermediate English and native Japanese

• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial

Japan based Director, Director of Photography and Editor. Scott and his crew at Asia Video Support specialize in supporting from around the world looking for English speaking video crews in Tokyo and around Japan. They have worked for Discovery Channel, History Channel, Cirque du Soleil, Louis Vuitton, Lexus, Google, Pioneer, etc.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Camera Talent

Freelance director/videographer based in Japan. (Chigasaki-city) Bilingual (Japanese/English) Graduated from San Francisco State University with B.A. in cinema production in 1996. Experienced in documentary film(TV/Movie), commercial film production, etc. Previous work experience with NHK, WOWOW, Google, etc.

• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a freelance journalist in Tokyo. I am experienced in politics, current affairs and lifestyle. I have done several video, web and print stories for Bild, India Today TV, India Today Web, CNBC to name a few. Do get in touch if you are looking for anything related to lifestyle, politics or current affairs in Tokyo.

• TV News Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer

Content creator specializing in Japan (20 years), travel, science and technology. Bylines in The New York Times, The Times, Nature, Discover, Lonely Planet, The Japan Times; custom content for global brands based in Japan and overseas. Author, Loving the Machine: The Art and Science of Japanese Robots

• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Content Strategist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Commercial

Videographer based in Japan with work ranging from travel videos to fashion BTS works. I do 360 videos, drone videos, scuba diving videos, gimbal work all in 4K, 6K, and 8K Co-founder of 55K Workshop https://www.fifty5kei.com/

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant