Portfolio: andytoshio.com I'm a Tokyo-based freelance videographer and former Fuji TV cameraman, with international news experience all across the U.S. and abroad. I bring a broadcast-trained eye and fast, reliable execution to documentary-style projects, ready to capture story-driven video for brands, media, and international clients.

Andy Toshio Mrose

Portfolio: andytoshio.com I'm a Tokyo-based freelance videographer and former Fuji TV cameraman, with international news experience all across the U.S. and abroad. I bring a broadcast-trained eye and fast, reliable execution to documentary-style projects, ready to capture story-driven video for brands, media, and international clients.

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Portfolio: andytoshio.com

I’m a Tokyo-based freelance videographer and former Fuji TV cameraman, with international news experience all across the U.S. and abroad. I bring a broadcast-trained eye and fast, reliable execution to documentary-style projects, ready to capture story-driven video for brands, media, and international clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

News Camera Operator at Fuji TV
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025
Captured news footage with various video cameras for broadcast to a national Japanese network; traveled monthly across the United States, Europe, and Brazil to film stories on politics, sports, natural disasters, celebrity entertainment, rocket launches, and more; prepared and operated equipment (LiveU video transmitters, lighting, microphones) for live broadcasts and standard coverage, serving as the sole technical expert on the team; collaborated with reporters and producers to frame compelling stories.
Videographer at Not Just A Hobby
September 1, 2023 - Present
Directed or assisted as director of photography on five web-series episodes; captured the intricacies of hobbies such as woodworking, marathon running, and cycling, including shots while moving in a car; used Sony mirrorless cameras and stabilizing gimbals to achieve dynamic visuals.
Talent Management Intern at Artists First Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Researched upcoming movies and TV series to identify potentially suitable roles for celebrity clients; read and analyzed scripts, provided feedback and coverage, and gained understanding of pre-production workflows and client-facing collaboration.
Producer at PragueCast
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Produced two 20-minute podcasts about daily life in Prague; planned segments, conducted interviews, compiled content, wrote scripts, hosted episodes, and edited audio into cohesive narratives.
Eagle Scout at Boy Scouts of America
December 1, 2009 - August 1, 2017
Achieved Eagle Scout ranking, demonstrating leadership, project management, and community service across multiple years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture, and Communications at New York University
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2019

Qualifications

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for Photojournalists
January 17, 2024 - January 19, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services