Andy Toshio Mrose

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.

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.

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.