Professional Long Form Videos
Professional Long Form Video Projects I’ve Worked On
“Japanese People Telling Their Parents ‘I Love You’”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 1.1 Million
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 :)
“Tokyo Spelling Bee”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 1.1 Million
English is a required subject for most all Japanese people growing up, but how good is their English in the real world? For this video Jesse, Shota and I went around Tokyo and tested people’s English spelling skills for a cash prize.
“How Much Do You Pay For Rent (Tokyo)”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 900K+
For this video our team went around Tokyo and asked people “How Much Do You Pay For Rent?” We explored the cost of living in Japan, how it compares to other countries and how residents incomes affect their lifestyles in Tokyo.
“The Smartest Man in Japan vs The SAT”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Videographer/Director/Copywriter
Current view count: 670K+
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!
“Blind Dating 5 Japanese Girls Based on Their Outfits”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Host/Producer/Copywriter/Videographer
Current view count: 285K+
Jesse has shared Tokyo’s fashion with the rest of the world but how good is his taste in fashion? We brought Jubilee style videos to Tokyo in this edition of Blind Dating Based on Outfits!
“Why People in Japan Struggle to Get a Job”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 230K+
For this video Jesse and I went to one of Tokyo’s most popular bilingual career fairs to explore the difficulties in finding a job in Tokyo. Additionally we explore how the work-life in Japan compares to those in other countries.
“What Are People Wearing? (Tokyo)’”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 470K+
Tokyo is one of the biggest fashion capitals in the world! Here, we took to the streets to explore some of Tokyo’s fashionable people about what inspires them and most importantly what they’re wearing!
“Tokyo Spelling Bee (Part 2)”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 200K+
Part! English is a required subject for most all Japanese people growing up, but how good is their English in the real world? For this video Jesse, Shota and I went around Tokyo and tested people’s English spelling skills for a cash prize.
“Why Japanese Guys Cheat.”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 425K+
One of the unfortunate sides of Japan lies in the fact that cheating is fairly common here. Therefore, we took to the streets to ask the public if they have cheated before, why they cheated and their overall opinion on the topic.
“What is it Like Being Fat in Japan?”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 135K+
Japan is one of the healthiest countries in the world with a very low obesity rate. However, that can lead to discrepancies in how the overweight minority is treated. Here, we explore how that statistic actually affects those who fall into the category of being overweight in Japan.
“Shocking Japanese People by Speaking their Language!”
Collaborators: JesseOgn, ShotasPOV, Ananya
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 220K+
For this video our team took to the streets of Tokyo to capture reactions as Jesse and Ananya ask for directions in English and switches to Japanese halfway through!
“How Much Do Foreigners Know about Japan?”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 90K+
A lot of people do research before visiting a foreign country. So our team took to the streets of Tokyo to have fun and give tourists the opportunity to earn some money by quizzing them on their Japan knowledge!
“How Much Do Japanese People Actually Know About Anime?”
Collaborators: JesseOgn
Role: Videographer/Co-Director
Current view count: 45K+
Japan is heavily associated with anime, however despite this stereotype not everyone in Japan watches it. Here, we took to the streets to have fun and quiz Japanese people on their anime knowledge!