Directing
The comprehensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of filmmaking, with a proven ability to effectively communicate own vision - guides a team to produce a successful creative.
English / Japanese bilingual filmmaker
IK-TONG RYO
呂 翼東
Award Winning Film Director, Content Producer, and Digital Marketer
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 / commercial videos 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 4 years of experience in a digital marketing agency as an Online Video AD Sales consultant and Online Content Producer.
Career focusing on Film making and Marketing
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
Awards, Nominations, and Screenings
Ressentiment (Short Narrative Film)
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Joseon (Short Documentary Film)
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・Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2016 – Official Selection
・Athens International Short Film Festival Psarokokalo 2016 –
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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
Featured skills
Producing & Creative Planning
Creative and detail-oriented planning / producing skills with a track record of executing successful strategies and campaigns for diverse clients and industries.
Cinematography
From Film to Digital - with knowledge of camera and lighting techniques, I can shoot or direct a camera operator to produce unique visual content.
Editing
Utilizing motion graphics, I am dedicated to producing platform-based video content that effectively communicates the intended message to the target audience.
Translation
Fluent translating skills with exceptional proficiency in English / Japanese. A proven ability to convey complex ideas and nuances with a deep understanding of the creative context.
Digital Marketing
Results-driven digital marketing skills with a proven ability to develop and execute effective campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions.
Blogs
2022-04-26
映画Digital Tattooについて
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2022-04-22
TVアニメ『氷菓』10周年
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2022-01-02
2021年 私が選ぶ映画トップ10
2020年は映画界にとってビジネス構造を見直す転換期ともなりましたが、2021年はその延長みたいなものでしたね。MCUシリーズを2年ぶりに劇場で観ることが...