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Bilingual (English/Japanese) video editor and producer with 20+ years of hands-on experience across New York and Hawaii. Specializes in interview-driven editing—shaping recorded conversations into focused two- to three-minute narrative pieces—and manages projects end-to-end with fully remote post-production delivery across time zones.
With backgrounds spanning in-house documentary work for the Hawaii State Department of Education, arts/cultural communications, and international arts management (co-founder of the New York Japan CineFest), Kosuke brings nuanced artistic thinking to clear, audience-ready visual storytelling for broadcast and social distribution.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Japanese
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Work Experience
Documentary Film Maker & Editor at Schaffer International Gallery / Maui Arts & Cultural Center
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Commissioned as an in-house filmmaker and editor to produce short documentaries for gallery exhibitions. Built each piece around recorded interviews with exhibiting artists, cutting long-form conversations down to tight two- to three-minute narrative films. Managed the complete lifecycle independently—from archival research and interview direction through final edit and color grading. Translated nuanced artistic philosophies into precise visual stories aligned with the institution’s curatorial standards.
Documentary filmmaker & Editor at Maui Arts & Cultural Center (in-house)
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Commissioned as in-house filmmaker and editor to produce short documentaries for gallery exhibition. Built each piece around recorded interviews with exhibiting artists, cutting long-form conversations into tightly focused 2–3 minute narrative films. Managed the end-to-end lifecycle independently, from archival research and interview direction through final editing and color grading. Translated nuanced artistic philosophies into precise visual stories aligned with the institution’s curatorial standards.
Documentary Filmmaker & Editor at Maui Arts & Cultural Center / Schaefer International Gallery
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Commissioned in-house documentary filmmaker and editor to produce short documentaries for gallery exhibitions. Built each piece around recorded interviews with exhibiting artists, cutting long-form conversations into tightly structured 2–3 minute narrative films. Managed the complete lifecycle independently—from archival research and interview direction through final edit and color grading. Translated nuanced artistic philosophies into precise visual storytelling that met the institution’s curatorial standards.
Documentary Filmmaker & Editor at Schaffer International Gallery / Maui Arts & Cultural Center
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Commissioned in-house filmmaker and editor producing short documentaries for gallery exhibitions. Built each piece around recorded interviews with exhibiting artists, cutting long-form conversations into tightly focused 2–3 minute narrative films. Managed the complete lifecycle independently—from archival research and interview direction through final edit and color grading—translating artists’ nuanced artistic philosophies into precise visual storytelling aligned with the institution’s curatorial standards.
TV Video Producer & Multimedia Creator at Hawaii State Department of Education, Maui District TV
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2026Directed a diverse portfolio of video projects, managing the full production lifecycle from concept and on-site filming through advanced editing and final social media distribution. Conducted extensive interviews with educators, department staff, students, and community members, then shaped their voices into compelling short-form pieces. Integrated Hawaii’s historical context with the department’s education philosophy to deliver authentic on-the-ground perspectives, preserving narratives for the next generation through ongoing creative direction.
TV Video Producer & Multimedia Creator at Hawaii State Department of Education (Maui District TV)
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2026Directed a diverse portfolio of video projects, managing the complete production lifecycle from initial concept and on-site filming through advanced editing and final social media distribution. Conducted extensive interviews with educators, department staff, students, and community members, then shaped those voices into compelling short-form pieces. Integrated Hawaii’s historical context with the department’s education philosophy to translate authentic on-the-ground perspectives into visual messages designed to preserve these narratives for the next generation.
Video Producer & Multimedia Creator at Hawaii State Department of Education, Maui District TV
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2026Directed a diverse portfolio of video projects and managed the full production lifecycle—from initial concept and on-site filming through advanced editing and final social media distribution. Conducted extensive interviews with educators, department staff, students, and community members, then shaped their voices into compelling short-form pieces. Integrated Hawaii’s historical context with the department’s education philosophy to translate authentic on-the-ground perspectives into visual messages built to preserve these narratives for the next generation.
TV Video Producer & Multimedia Creator at Hawai‘i State Department of Education, Maui District
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2026Directed a diverse portfolio of video projects, managing the full production lifecycle from initial concept and on-site filming through advanced editing and final social media distribution. Conducted extensive interviews with educators, department staff, students, and community members, then shaped their voices into compelling short-form pieces. Integrated Hawai‘i’s historical context with the department’s education philosophy to preserve authentic ground-level perspectives for the next generation through remote creative direction and a consistent production workflow.
Film Curator & Programming Director / Co-Founder at New York Japan CineFest
January 1, 2012 - PresentCo-founded and served as programming director for fourteen consecutive years. Partnered with the Asia Society to expand the festival’s international footprint. Managed the creative pipeline end-to-end—from curating independent films to designing the event’s visual identity and promotional materials. Facilitated cross-cultural communication and coordinated diverse stakeholders to build a sustainable, globally recognized cultural event.
Co-Founder, Film Curator & Programming Director at New York Japan CineFest
January 1, 2012 - PresentDirected the New York Japan CineFest as co-founder and programming director for fourteen consecutive years. Partnered with the Asia Society to expand the festival’s international footprint. Managed the creative pipeline end-to-end, including curating independent films and designing the event’s visual identity and promotional materials. Facilitated cross-cultural communication and coordinated diverse stakeholders to build a sustainable, globally recognized cultural event.
Creative Director at Marco Creation
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Directed video-based promotional campaigns supporting the U.S. management of Japanese musicians in New York. Managed media production phases and delivered targeted visual content that expanded artists’ international presence and bridged cultural markets between Japan and the United States.
Creative Director at Mar Creation
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Directed video-based promotional campaigns supporting the U.S. management of Japanese musicians in New York. Managed all phases of media production, delivering targeted visual content that expanded artists’ international presence and bridged cultural markets between Japan and the United States.
Creative Director at MarCreation
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Directed video-based promotional campaigns supporting U.S. management of Japanese musicians in New York. Managed all phases of media production, delivering targeted visual content that expanded artists’ international presence and bridged cultural markets between Japan and the United States.
Creative Director at Marcreation Creative Director
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Directed video-based promotional campaigns supporting the U.S. management of Japanese musicians in New York. Managed all phases of media production, delivering targeted visual content that expanded artists’ international presence and bridged cultural markets between Japan and the United States.
Freelance Videographer & Editor at Independent (freelance)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019Produced and edited independent projects including fashion videos, corporate campaigns, and music documentaries. Managed end-to-end production workflows for global clients including Wix Education, Citizen Watch, and Keratin Complex.
Freelance Videographer & Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019Produced and edited a wide range of independent projects, including fashion videos, corporate campaigns, and music documentaries. Managed end-to-end production workflows for global clients such as Wix Education, Citizen Watch, and Keratin Complex.
Freelance Videographer & Editor at Independent
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019Produced and edited independent projects including fashion videos, corporate campaigns, and music documentaries. Managed end-to-end production workflows for global clients such as Wix Education, Citizen Watch, and Keratin Complex.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tama Art University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Film Production, Film Department at Brooklyn College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Fine Arts at TamA Art University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002 at Brooklyn College Film Production, Film Department
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film Production, Film Department) at Brooklyn College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tama Art University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tam a Art University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002 at Brooklyn College, Film Production (Film Department)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
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