AI video creator and short-form video editor specializing in engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Experienced in AI-generated animation, character-driven visual storytelling, image-to-video production, AI voiceovers, sound design, on-screen text/captions, and polished final editing for social-ready results. Manages the full creative workflow from concept and storyboarding through AI generation, animation, sound design, and final edits using AI tools and CapCut. Maintains consistent character design and visual style across scenes, producing vertical 9:16 content optimized for retention and short-form storytelling.

Masaya Kotani

AI video creator and short-form video editor specializing in engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Experienced in AI-generated animation, character-driven visual storytelling, image-to-video production, AI voiceovers, sound design, on-screen text/captions, and polished final editing for social-ready results. Manages the full creative workflow from concept and storyboarding through AI generation, animation, sound design, and final edits using AI tools and CapCut. Maintains consistent character design and visual style across scenes, producing vertical 9:16 content optimized for retention and short-form storytelling.

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AI video creator and short-form video editor specializing in engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Experienced in AI-generated animation, character-driven visual storytelling, image-to-video production, AI voiceovers, sound design, on-screen text/captions, and polished final editing for social-ready results.

Manages the full creative workflow from concept and storyboarding through AI generation, animation, sound design, and final edits using AI tools and CapCut. Maintains consistent character design and visual style across scenes, producing vertical 9:16 content optimized for retention and short-form storytelling.

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Work Experience

Remote at MASAYA KOTANI
January 1, 2026 - Present
Creates AI-generated short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Produces character-driven animation, cinematic AI videos, educational cartoons, promotional content, and social media shorts. Manages full production workflow from concept and storyboarding to AI generation, animation, sound design, and final editing in CapCut. Ensures consistent character design across scenes, including expressions, camera angles, and environments. Integrates AI voiceovers, captions, music, sound effects, transitions, and pacing for polished social-ready videos, producing vertical 9:16 content optimized for retention.
Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
December 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Supervised daily operations in a busy customer service setting, coordinating staff and maintaining service and quality standards.
Barista at Starbucks
March 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Led daily store operations in a fast-paced customer service environment. Coordinated team workflow while maintaining service and quality standards. Communicated effectively with customers and team members in English.

Education

Diploma, Business Management Co-op at Toronto School of Management
December 1, 2023 - August 23, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail
    ARC ONE | AI Product Ad for Social Media
    A 20-second vertical product concept advertisement created for a magnetic power bank, designed for short-form social media and digital advertising. The video follows a clear problem-to-solution structure: starting with a low-battery scenario, introducing the product, demonstrating magnetic charging and fast-charge benefits, and ending with a clean branded call to action. I handled the creative direction, AI-assisted product visuals, animation, shot sequencing, on-screen typography, pacing, sound design, and final editing. The project was designed to combine clean product presentation with fast, easy-to-understand advertising communication suitable for mobile audiences. I can create similar AI-assisted product ads, Meta ad creatives, TikTok and Instagram commercials, product launch videos, and short-form branded content. aivideo productad videoeditor advertising metaads shortformvideo socialmedia commercial
    AUREN No.05 | Cinematic Luxury Product Concept Ad
    A 15-second cinematic concept advertisement designed to showcase premium product storytelling through dramatic lighting, controlled motion, elegant typography, and luxury visual direction. The video uses a dark black-and-copper aesthetic, detailed product close-ups, atmospheric steam, dynamic light trails, and a final hero product reveal to create a polished premium commercial look. I handled the creative direction, AI-assisted visual production, animation, shot sequencing, typography, sound design, pacing, and final video editing. This project demonstrates my ability to create high-end product commercials, luxury brand content, social media ads, and cinematic short-form promotional videos. Available for product ads, brand campaigns, Meta ads, TikTok and Instagram advertising, product launches, and AI-assisted commercial video production. aivideo productvideo commercial advertising luxury videoeditor cinematic socialmedia
    How Guinness World Records Began | Cinematic AI Historical Short
    A cinematic AI-generated short film exploring the story behind the origins of Guinness World Records in Ireland in the early 1950s. This project turns an unusual piece of cultural and publishing history into an engaging short-form story using cinematic AI visuals, structured scene progression, text design, sound effects, music, pacing, and final editing. I handled the complete creative workflow, including story development, AI image and video generation, visual direction, scene sequencing, sound design, pacing, and final edit. The goal was to make a surprising historical origin story entertaining, visually memorable, and easy to understand within a short-form format. I can create similar brand-origin stories, historical mini-documentaries, educational shorts, product stories, and cinematic AI-generated content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. aivideo cinematic storytelling historicalvideo brandstory documentary videoeditor shortformvideo
    The First Gummy Bear | Cinematic AI Historical Short Film
    A cinematic AI-generated short film telling the story behind the first gummy bear in Germany in 1922. This project transforms a fun piece of product history into an engaging short-form video using cinematic AI visuals, structured storytelling, clear scene progression, sound design, pacing, and final editing. I handled the full creative workflow, including concept development, story structure, AI image and video generation, scene sequencing, visual direction, sound design, pacing, and final edit. The goal was to turn an unusual historical story into entertaining and memorable short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. I can create similar historical shorts, product-story mini documentaries, brand storytelling videos, educational content, and AI-generated social media videos. aivideo cinematic storytelling historicalvideo foodhistory shortfilm videoeditor shortformvideo
    The First Webcam | Cinematic AI Historical Short Film
    A cinematic AI-generated short film exploring the story behind one of the world’s earliest webcams in Cambridge, England in 1991. The project was created as a complete short-form historical story, using cinematic AI visuals, carefully structured scenes, pacing, text design, sound effects, music, and editing to turn an unusual piece of technology history into an engaging social media film. I handled the full creative workflow, including story development, AI image and video generation, scene sequencing, visual direction, sound design, pacing, and final editing. The goal was to make a historical technology story feel entertaining, visually memorable, and easy to understand within a short-form format. I can create similar cinematic mini-documentaries, technology stories, historical shorts, branded storytelling videos, and AI-generated content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. aivideo cinematic storytelling historicalvideo technology shortfilm videoeditor shortformvideo
    Little Fox and the Lost Star | Emotional AI Storybook Animation
    A heartwarming AI-animated storybook short about a little fox helping a lost star find its way back to the sky. I created the complete visual storytelling workflow, including concept development, AI character and scene generation, animation, AI voiceover, sound design, music integration, pacing, and final editing. The project focuses on emotional storytelling, consistent character design, gentle cinematic pacing, expressive animation, and creating a warm storybook atmosphere suitable for children and family-friendly audiences. Tools used include DomoAI, CapCut, ElevenLabs, and AI image generation tools. I can create similar emotional short films, storybook animations, kids content, character-driven stories, bedtime-style videos, and branded narrative content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. aivideo animation storytelling characteranimation kidscontent storybook shortformvideo videoeditor
    No More Running | Cinematic AI Anime Action Short
    A cinematic AI anime action short created to showcase dramatic visual storytelling, atmosphere, pacing, and action-focused animation. The project is set in a post-apocalyptic ruined city and uses multiple cinematic scenes to build tension and create a strong emotional progression. I handled the creative concept, AI visual generation, animation, scene sequencing, sound design, music integration, pacing, and final edit. The focus was on cinematic composition, dynamic movement, consistent visual direction, dramatic transitions, and creating a polished short-form experience suitable for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Tools used include DomoAI, CapCut, AI image generation tools, and AI-assisted audio production. I can create similar cinematic AI videos, anime action sequences, trailers, dramatic social media content, promotional shorts, and story-driven visual content. aivideo animation anime videoeditor cinematic shortformvideo action contentcreator
    Learn Colors with Coco Bunny | Kids Educational AI Animation
    A short-form kids educational animation created for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This project teaches basic colors in a fun and easy-to-understand way through a cute rabbit character named Coco Bunny. I created the visual concept, character animation, scene flow, AI voiceover, captions, sound design, and final edit. The project was designed to be bright, engaging, and easy for young viewers to follow, with a strong focus on clear educational storytelling, cute character animation, and consistent visual design across multiple scenes. Tools used include DomoAI, CapCut, ElevenLabs, and AI image generation tools. I can create similar educational cartoons, kids content, character-based explainer videos, and short-form animated videos for social media, learning content, and branded children’s projects. animation aivideo videoeditor kidscontent educationalvideo characteranimation shortformvideo contentcreator
    Saving Mode | Cute AI Character Animation for Social Media
    A playful short-form AI animated video created for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The story follows a cute hamster trying to save money, only to spend the savings on a creator tool subscription. I developed the concept, visual storytelling, character animation, AI voiceover, sound design, pacing, and final edit. The project focuses on expressive character reactions, comedy timing, clear storytelling, and maintaining a consistent character design across multiple scenes. Tools used include DomoAI, CapCut, ElevenLabs, and AI image generation tools. I can create similar character-driven videos for social media campaigns, branded content, comedy shorts, advertisements, educational content, and original short-form series. aivideo animation videoeditor characteranimation shortformvideo socialmedia contentcreator cartoon
    AI Anime Promo Video | Short-Form Social Media Animation
    A short-form AI anime promotional video created to showcase my end-to-end video production workflow for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. I handled the complete creative process, including concept development, AI character and visual generation, animation, AI voiceover, sound design, music, captions, pacing, transitions, and final editing. Tools used include DomoAI, CapCut, ElevenLabs, and AI image generation tools. I specialize in creating engaging, polished short-form videos with consistent characters, expressive animation, cinematic pacing, and social-media-ready delivery. Available for AI video creation, short-form content, promotional videos, character animation, Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. video animation aivideo videoeditor shortformvideo socialmedia animator promovideo