I’m Nolan Yoshiaki Isozaki, a branded content and adventure filmmaker based in Los Angeles. I craft cinematic stories for global outdoor and lifestyle brands, blending documentary sensibilities with high-end production values. With 7+ years of experience across pre-production, filming, and post-production, I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, color grading, and multi-camera editing. I lead concepting, pre-production planning, and art direction for multi-platform campaigns, and work closely with brand teams to translate creative ideas into engaging film and social content. I’ve operated RED Komodo and Nikon Z cameras in varied environments, and I’m comfortable handling everything from ideation through post to final delivery.…

Nolan Yoshiaki Isozaki

I’m Nolan Yoshiaki Isozaki, a branded content and adventure filmmaker based in Los Angeles. I craft cinematic stories for global outdoor and lifestyle brands, blending documentary sensibilities with high-end production values. With 7+ years of experience across pre-production, filming, and post-production, I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, color grading, and multi-camera editing. I lead concepting, pre-production planning, and art direction for multi-platform campaigns, and work closely with brand teams to translate creative ideas into engaging film and social content. I’ve operated RED Komodo and Nikon Z cameras in varied environments, and I’m comfortable handling everything from ideation through post to final delivery.…

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I’m Nolan Yoshiaki Isozaki, a branded content and adventure filmmaker based in Los Angeles. I craft cinematic stories for global outdoor and lifestyle brands, blending documentary sensibilities with high-end production values. With 7+ years of experience across pre-production, filming, and post-production, I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, color grading, and multi-camera editing.

I lead concepting, pre-production planning, and art direction for multi-platform campaigns, and work closely with brand teams to translate creative ideas into engaging film and social content. I’ve operated RED Komodo and Nikon Z cameras in varied environments, and I’m comfortable handling everything from ideation through post to final delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Marketing Content Creator | Cinematographer at CamelBak
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Led content creation for global outdoor brands, producing short films, social edits, and marketing collateral. Directed pre-production planning, concept development, storyboarding, and art direction for multi-platform campaigns. Performed advanced multi-camera editing, sound design, and color grading (R3D, LOG) in Adobe Premiere Pro for high-quality deliverables. Operated professional camera systems including RED Komodo and Nikon Z6ii/Z9, delivering cinematic footage across outdoor and studio environments.
Videographer, Editor at Deneb
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Filmed and edited multi-camera documentary productions with advanced cinematic techniques. Operated gimbal, drone, and second camera systems on documentary projects. Edited RED footage with advanced color grading and cinematic storytelling techniques.
Videographer, Editor at Adventure Travel Trade Association
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Produced promotional video content for international tourism campaigns. Filmed and edited promotional content showcasing Hokkaido as a destination for the ATTA 2021 World Summit.
Videographer, Editor, Assistant at Aaron Jamieson Photography
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Shot and edited content for documentaries and commercial projects for brands including PCPD and ATTA. Supported DP as second camera, gimbal operator, and drone pilot in dynamic outdoor shoots. Managed video post-production workflows with consistent color grading and client delivery.
Photographer, Videographer at Niseko Zen
December 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Directed and executed photography and videography projects capturing adventure, lifestyle, and outdoor philosophy. Served as cinematographer and editor on the 'Hokuseifu' short film, which placed 3rd at the 2022 Niseko Short Film Festival.
Videographer, Editor at Adventure Travel Trade Association
June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Produced photo and video content for apparel campaigns and brand collaborations. Supported creative direction and execution of lifestyle and outdoor product video shoots.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature at University of California Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

Avalanche Skills Training 1
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
CPR/First Aid
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Other