Driven by the belief that storytelling and videography are essential to any venture’s growth and success, I’ve directed, shot, and edited dozens of projects, from a feature documentary to social-ready short videos for diverse clients. As the founder of Mai&Kou_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and Photosight_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I’ve built capabilities in strategic video production, event filming, YouTube management, architectural filmmaking, and branding consulting, helping organizations tell compelling stories and drive growth.

Kou Hasegawa

Driven by the belief that storytelling and videography are essential to any venture’s growth and success, I’ve directed, shot, and edited dozens of projects, from a feature documentary to social-ready short videos for diverse clients. As the founder of Mai&Kou_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and Photosight_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I’ve built capabilities in strategic video production, event filming, YouTube management, architectural filmmaking, and branding consulting, helping organizations tell compelling stories and drive growth.

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Driven by the belief that storytelling and videography are essential to any venture’s growth and success, I’ve directed, shot, and edited dozens of projects, from a feature documentary to social-ready short videos for diverse clients.

As the founder of Mai&Kou_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and Photosight_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I’ve built capabilities in strategic video production, event filming, YouTube management, architectural filmmaking, and branding consulting, helping organizations tell compelling stories and drive growth.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Photosight
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Launched an online documentary streaming platform for Japan’s photography industry, providing a subscription-based library documenting the stories behind influential photographers. Oversaw full-cycle management including investor relations, copyright handling, system design, and multi-city production.
Videographer / Filmmaker at Mai&Kou
January 13, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Produced 30+ video projects for corporate use, content marketing, HR, personal promotion, and legacy film. Led filming teams for cultural and corporate events; managed pre-production, on-site coordination, and post-production delivery to ensure accurate storytelling and client satisfaction. Directed YouTube content strategy, filming, and editing with over 3M total impressions (non-Shorts). Specialized in architectural filmmaking and marketing & branding consulting, advising small-to-mid-sized businesses on brand storytelling and achieving 20% annual sales growth.

Education

Cinema Studies at New York University
August 25, 2019 - January 5, 2020
A.A. in Liberal Arts (Filmmaking Focus) at De Anza College
September 25, 2017 - June 30, 2019
Trained as a filmmaker and cinema critic, mastering narrative structure, cinematography, directing, and team-based production management.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet