Director of Photography and cinematographer based in Tokyo, with over 20 years of experience in film and visual storytelling. My career began in publishing and book editing before moving into cinematography, giving me a strong foundation in storytelling, structure, and visual communication. Cinematic and documentary-style filmmaking form the backbone of my visual approach. I value naturalistic imagery, restrained camera work, and a Japanese sense of stillness and pacing, and bring these qualities to a wide range of projects—from brand films and advertising to documentaries and corporate content. I work across the production process—from visual concept and cinematography to camera operation, editing, and color grading—while my primary expertise is cinematography and DoP work. Over the course of my career, I have worked with brands and organizations including Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Sony, Panasonic, and Toyota. My work has also been recognized internationally, including as a CICLOPE Asia 2019 finalist. Based in Tokyo, I am available for projects in Japan and internationally.…

Hikari Homma

Director of Photography and cinematographer based in Tokyo, with over 20 years of experience in film and visual storytelling. My career began in publishing and book editing before moving into cinematography, giving me a strong foundation in storytelling, structure, and visual communication. Cinematic and documentary-style filmmaking form the backbone of my visual approach. I value naturalistic imagery, restrained camera work, and a Japanese sense of stillness and pacing, and bring these qualities to a wide range of projects—from brand films and advertising to documentaries and corporate content. I work across the production process—from visual concept and cinematography to camera operation, editing, and color grading—while my primary expertise is cinematography and DoP work. Over the course of my career, I have worked with brands and organizations including Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Sony, Panasonic, and Toyota. My work has also been recognized internationally, including as a CICLOPE Asia 2019 finalist. Based in Tokyo, I am available for projects in Japan and internationally.…

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Director of Photography and cinematographer based in Tokyo, with over 20 years of experience in film and visual storytelling.

My career began in publishing and book editing before moving into cinematography, giving me a strong foundation in storytelling, structure, and visual communication.

Cinematic and documentary-style filmmaking form the backbone of my visual approach. I value naturalistic imagery, restrained camera work, and a Japanese sense of stillness and pacing, and bring these qualities to a wide range of projects—from brand films and advertising to documentaries and corporate content.

I work across the production process—from visual concept and cinematography to camera operation, editing, and color grading—while my primary expertise is cinematography and DoP work.

Over the course of my career, I have worked with brands and organizations including Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Sony, Panasonic, and Toyota. My work has also been recognized internationally, including as a CICLOPE Asia 2019 finalist.

Based in Tokyo, I am available for projects in Japan and internationally.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Innovative Space Carrier Inc.
March 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Creative lead for video and 3DCG content, helping build a documentary-led business around the company’s rocket program by positioning content as a revenue stream. Directed a cinematic concept film from vision to delivery (also serving as director of photography and 3D cinematic artist), including recruiting and leading external art teams (environment, texture/material, character modeling, cinematic artists). Led creative direction across internal teams, Dentsu, and production partners, aligning stakeholders on concept and storyboards, then structured production across development/PR timelines and launch preparations for Japan and the US. Built presentation/brochure visuals using generative AI and compositing tools to support the film’s grounded visual direction and composited rocket elements. Managed budget allocation, scheduling, and later broadcast delivery across four national television networks in Japan.
DoP / Film Director at 2FAST ENTERTAINMENT
March 1, 2007 - Present
Worked independently in cinematic direction and visual storytelling for commercial and branded content. Directed end-to-end productions from concept development through final delivery, overseeing visual tone, narrative clarity, and the translation of complex ideas into compelling stories. Led projects spanning commercials, branded content, documentaries, and short-form films, maintaining a strong visual identity under practical and contextual constraints. Collaborated with clients, agencies, and production teams across domestic and select international markets. Selected highlights: * Projects for NHK, BBC, and The New York Times * Visual work for Dior and Van Cleef & Arpels * Short film selected as a finalist at Ciclope Asia 2019 Founded 2FAST to turn street football into a content business: filmed across Europe, released a DVD series in four countries, and expanded into apparel and a football school in the Netherlands. Among the first in Japan to bring gimbal stabilisation into professional practice.
Book Editor at Studio Tac Creative Co., Ltd., Tokyo
February 1, 2003 - September 1, 2006
Edited 30+ book titles, typically handling editing and writing for part of each project. Developed and pitched a new book-and-DVD format around freestyle football to Nike, with no precedent at the time. Directed both editorial and video production for the resulting Nike Freestyle Football series, which sold over 1 million copies and became part of Nike’s product marketing. Built the company’s first video production workflow from scratch on a minimal budget.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Seikei University
April 1, 1998 - March 10, 2002

Qualifications

CICLOPE Asia 2019 – Finalist
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Finalist in the Low Budget category at CICLOPE Asia 2019.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
    Return to the sea — Short Documentary Film
    This film was originally produced for branding purposes in collaboration with Hogarth Australia. I re-edited the footage into a director’s cut, transforming the original brand content into a short documentary film. The film documents Japanese installation artist Motoi Yamamoto and explores his creative process, artistic philosophy, and the ideas underlying his work. The film was selected as a finalist at CICLOPE Asia 2019. Cinematography Director Documentary VisualStorytelling BrandFilm Japan…
    White by SHE’S — Music Video

    A music video for Japanese band SHE’S, shot to capture the song’s fleeting atmosphere and nostalgic emotion through visual storytelling.

    Amami Oshima Tsumugi — Short Documentary Film
    A film created for JAL’s international flights, showcasing the traditional craft of Amami Oshima Tsumugi and the beauty of Amami Oshima. Designed for an international audience, the film minimizes interviews and uses visual storytelling to communicate the artisans’ dedication and the island’s cultural heritage across language barriers. Cinematography DoP CinematicDocumentary VisualStorytelling DocumentaryFilm Japan Film Director Video Filmmaker…
    GINZA × LUMINE — Digital Signage Film
    A digital signage film created for the collaboration between fashion magazine GINZA and Lumine. I was responsible for cinematography and color grading. Cinematography DoP ColorGrading Commercial DigitalSignage Fashion Japan…
    SEIKO PROSPEX — Commercial
    A commercial film for SEIKO PROSPEX. I worked as a Camera Operator, handling the technical setup and operation of the Freefly MoVI M10 gimbal system to capture dynamic and controlled camera movements throughout the production. CameraOperator Cinematography GimbalOperator MoVI Commercial SEIKO Japan…
    iMPREA — Branding Film
    A cinematic branding film for iMPREA, a skincare brand by KOSE MILBON. The film was designed around a quiet, refined visual language, using subtle expressions, texture, light, and atmosphere to convey the brand’s sophisticated aesthetic. I was responsible for cinematography, carefully shaping the imagery through composition, lens choice, lighting, and camera movement. Cinematography DoP VisualStorytelling BrandFilm Japan CinematicDocumentary Beauty Skincare Commercial Video…