I'm Shotaro Inoue, a Tokyo-based filmmaker and TV/video professional with a background as an assistant director on documentaries, travel, cycling, and drama programs. I handled a wide range of filming logistics, including researching, pre-interviewing, obtaining filming permissions, preparing schedules, and coordinating with performers. In my third year, I directed a mini-documentary programme and, over the following 18 months, produced 23 programmes. Since 2024, I have been directing and editing corporate PR videos, expanding from on-site direction to post-production, sound design and mixing. In 2026, I am continuing my work as a self-employed video director producing TV programs, corporate promos and YouTube content.

Shotaro Inoue

I'm Shotaro Inoue, a Tokyo-based filmmaker and TV/video professional with a background as an assistant director on documentaries, travel, cycling, and drama programs. I handled a wide range of filming logistics, including researching, pre-interviewing, obtaining filming permissions, preparing schedules, and coordinating with performers. In my third year, I directed a mini-documentary programme and, over the following 18 months, produced 23 programmes. Since 2024, I have been directing and editing corporate PR videos, expanding from on-site direction to post-production, sound design and mixing. In 2026, I am continuing my work as a self-employed video director producing TV programs, corporate promos and YouTube content.

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I’m Shotaro Inoue, a Tokyo-based filmmaker and TV/video professional with a background as an assistant director on documentaries, travel, cycling, and drama programs. I handled a wide range of filming logistics, including researching, pre-interviewing, obtaining filming permissions, preparing schedules, and coordinating with performers. In my third year, I directed a mini-documentary programme and, over the following 18 months, produced 23 programmes.

Since 2024, I have been directing and editing corporate PR videos, expanding from on-site direction to post-production, sound design and mixing.
In 2026, I am continuing my work as a self-employed video director producing TV programs, corporate promos and YouTube content.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Director
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Worked on documentaries, travel, cycling and drama programs. Responsible for researching, pre-interviewing, obtaining filming permission, preparing schedules and attending to performers. In my third year, I directed a mini-documentary programme and, over the next 18 months, produced 23 programmes.
PR video director at PR TIMES, Inc., Tokyo
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Director in a department that produces videos from a public relations perspective, commissioned by corporate PR. Areas of responsibility include video outline creation, on-site direction and offline editing, as well as online editing and sound effects and mixing.
Video Director at Self Employed, Tokyo
January 1, 2026 - Present
Involved in the production of a wide range of videos, including television programs, corporate promotional videos, and YouTube videos.

Education

Liberal Arts at Saitama University
April 1, 2012 - September 1, 2017

Qualifications

Japanese Language Teaching Program
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Japanese Language Teaching Program
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper →Use Forever Exhibition 2024 / MUGE

    I was commissioned by Panasonic to write the script, direct, and edit a video introducing their concept exhibit.