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kentichikawa.com Kent Ichikawa is a cinematographer and camera operator from Tokyo Japan, with a passion for visual storytelling. Primarily based in the Philadelphia/NJ area, he periodically works in Tokyo, where he originally developed his love for the arts, photography and filmmaking. His experience spans commercial, documentary, music video, and narrative work, always seeking new experiences that push his creative potential. He hopes to continue bridging the gap between the U.S. and Japan through film.…kentichikawa.com Kent Ichikawa is a cinematographer and camera operator from Tokyo Japan, with a passion for visual storytelling. Primarily based in the Philadelphia/NJ area, he periodically works in Tokyo, where he originally developed his love for the arts, photography and filmmaking. His experience spans commercial, documentary, music video, and narrative work, always seeking new experiences that push his creative potential. He hopes to continue bridging the gap between the U.S. and Japan through film.

Kent Ichikawa

Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Videographer, +5

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kentichikawa.com Kent Ichikawa is a cinematographer and camera operator from Tokyo Japan, with a passion for visual storytelling. Primarily based in the Philadelphia/NJ area, he periodically works in Tokyo, where he originally developed his love for the arts, photography and filmmaking. His experience spans commercial, documentary, music video, and narrative work, always seeking new experiences that push his creative potential. He hopes to continue bridging the gap between the U.S. and Japan through film.…kentichikawa.com Kent Ichikawa is a cinematographer and camera operator from Tokyo Japan, with a passion for visual storytelling. Primarily based in the Philadelphia/NJ area, he periodically works in Tokyo, where he originally developed his love for the arts, photography and filmmaking. His experience spans commercial, documentary, music video, and narrative work, always seeking new experiences that push his creative potential. He hopes to continue bridging the gap between the U.S. and Japan through film.

Available to hire

Philadelphia, United States

kentichikawa.com

Kent Ichikawa is a cinematographer and camera operator from Tokyo Japan, with a passion for visual storytelling. Primarily based in the Philadelphia/NJ area, he periodically works in Tokyo, where he originally developed his love for the arts, photography and filmmaking.

His experience spans commercial, documentary, music video, and narrative work, always seeking new experiences that push his creative potential. He hopes to continue bridging the gap between the U.S. and Japan through film.

Skills

Adobe Lightroom

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Premiere Pro

Web Design

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Japanese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Production Assistant at Freelance

October 6, 2026 - October 6, 2026

A&E Networks “Undercover: Caught on Tape” (Green Leaf Productions) Delaware Health Social Services “Take it Outside” (Neighborhood Films)

1st & 2nd Assistant Camera at Freelance

October 6, 2026 - October 6, 2026

Selected credits include: 1st AC: Ad for Tier-1 Global Fashion & Lifestyle Publication (Blackout Pictures LLC) 2nd AC: “Nike Japan Snkrs Style” Ad (Cekai Corp.)

Freelance Camera Operator at Self-employed

October 6, 2026 - October 6, 2026

Selected Credits Include: Ad for Tier-1 Global Fashion & Lifestyle Publication (Blackout Pictures LLC) “Nel Drip Iced Coffee" Saza Coffee product ad for Amazon

Freelance Cinematographer at Self-employed

October 6, 2026 - October 6, 2026

Locations include: Philadelphia • NJ • NYC • D.C. Metro • Tokyo Japan Credits include: “i don’t wanna wake up” by dkj - music video

Team Leader at Thinker Makers Society

July 6, 2026 - August 22, 2026

Led a team of high school interns in Philadelphia planning arts and culture events, supported by the Bloomberg Arts Internship summer program.

Customer Service & Photo Printer at Photolounge

September 6, 2024 - March 6, 2025

Store services include film processing, digitizing and photo printing

Videographer/Editor at Self-employed

August 6, 2020 - October 6, 2026

Locations include: Philadelphia • NJ • NYC • D.C. Metro • Tokyo Japan Selected credits include: “Let’s Make Some Dope Sh!t Together” - documentary (3 festival awards)