DIRECTING EXPERIENCE
Directing hosts is one of my main helms that I have had for more than five years now whilst working for Innovative Language Learning LLC. Creating videos for 34 languages also opens one up to a multitude of cultures and having an open mind is key to smooth shoots.
Aside from my experience at work, I've also had plenty of opportunities to direct in my undergrad course and some personal projects.
Basic Japanese Writing
Direction and scriptwriting for a very popular educational video on Japanese hiragana and katakana reaching more than 2M views on YouTube.
Voices of Kamuy by Coma-chi
Direction for music videos
JapanesePod101 Interview with COMA-CHI
Direction for interviews
Don’t go to Japan without knowing these 10 Japanese Gestures
Direction for a short program about Japanese gestures
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