3.5th generation Zainichi Korean filmmaker working across the globe.

Utilizing my native Japanese and English skills, I was involved in the film production of 40+ motion pictures in Hollywood and countless video content in Japan.

Skilled in directing, producing, editing, and cinematography.

Has been nominated/awarded in notable film festivals around the world.

Also a digital marketer with skills cultivated during 3 years of experience in a digital marketing agency as an Online Video AD Sales consultant and Online Content Producer.

Born in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi, Japan.
Raised at St.Mary’s International School in Tokyo.

2014 – Earned BFA cum laude (Film and Television Production) at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles

2015 – Joined OPT, Inc., a digital marketing company in Japan as an online video AD consultant / digital marketing planner

2017 – Established McGuffin, an online video medium for Japanese male millennials

2019 – Became independent film creator / digital marketer
・Joined runAway Inc. as Digital Marketer Manager to support content producing and international influencer castings
・Joined CNN Create APAC team as a Creative Producer

Ressentiment (Short Narrative Film)
・Film Outside the Frame 2014 nomination – the Best Sound

Joseon (Short Documentary Film)
・Film Outside the Frame 2015 nomination – the Best Documentary & Faculty Award For Promotion of Social Justice
・Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2016 – Official Selection
・Athens International Short Film Festival Psarokokalo 2016 – Special Screening
・SJ50 Film Festival 2016 – Official Selection
・Asiana International Short Film Festival 2016 – Special Screening
・6th Annual Guam International Film Festival nomination –Best Documentary Short
・CINEMA ON THE BAYOU FILM FESTIVAL 2017 – U.S. Premiere

Digital Tattoo (Short Sc-Fi Film)
・Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2021 – Official Selection
・Shenzhen International Film Festival 2021 Winner – Best on a Small Budget
・Toronto Shorts International Film Festival – Official Selection
・TKFCC2021 Winner – BSFFF
・28th KINEKO International Film Festival – Official Selection
・Tokyo Independent Film Festival – Official Selection