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Hi, I'm Koji Geronazzo Ogawa, a trilingual video director and editor passionate about visual storytelling and artistic consulting. With extensive experience working globally in dynamic environments, I thrive on crafting engaging visual stories for prestigious brands and cultural institutions. I love working with diverse teams and adapting to meet the unique needs of each project while leading productive and creative workflows. I've had the pleasure of founding my own video production studio in Tokyo and collaborating on exciting music videos and documentaries. Now, based in Milan and working under the pseudonym JEAN SADAO, I continue to produce films and videos showcased at international festivals and galleries around the world.…Hi, I'm Koji Geronazzo Ogawa, a trilingual video director and editor passionate about visual storytelling and artistic consulting. With extensive experience working globally in dynamic environments, I thrive on crafting engaging visual stories for prestigious brands and cultural institutions. I love working with diverse teams and adapting to meet the unique needs of each project while leading productive and creative workflows. I've had the pleasure of founding my own video production studio in Tokyo and collaborating on exciting music videos and documentaries. Now, based in Milan and working under the pseudonym JEAN SADAO, I continue to produce films and videos showcased at international festivals and galleries around the world.

Koji Geronazzo Ogawa

Film Director, Video Editor, Film Producer, +2

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Hi, I'm Koji Geronazzo Ogawa, a trilingual video director and editor passionate about visual storytelling and artistic consulting. With extensive experience working globally in dynamic environments, I thrive on crafting engaging visual stories for prestigious brands and cultural institutions. I love working with diverse teams and adapting to meet the unique needs of each project while leading productive and creative workflows. I've had the pleasure of founding my own video production studio in Tokyo and collaborating on exciting music videos and documentaries. Now, based in Milan and working under the pseudonym JEAN SADAO, I continue to produce films and videos showcased at international festivals and galleries around the world.…Hi, I'm Koji Geronazzo Ogawa, a trilingual video director and editor passionate about visual storytelling and artistic consulting. With extensive experience working globally in dynamic environments, I thrive on crafting engaging visual stories for prestigious brands and cultural institutions. I love working with diverse teams and adapting to meet the unique needs of each project while leading productive and creative workflows. I've had the pleasure of founding my own video production studio in Tokyo and collaborating on exciting music videos and documentaries. Now, based in Milan and working under the pseudonym JEAN SADAO, I continue to produce films and videos showcased at international festivals and galleries around the world.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Koji Geronazzo Ogawa, a trilingual video director and editor passionate about visual storytelling and artistic consulting. With extensive experience working globally in dynamic environments, I thrive on crafting engaging visual stories for prestigious brands and cultural institutions. I love working with diverse teams and adapting to meet the unique needs of each project while leading productive and creative workflows.

I’ve had the pleasure of founding my own video production studio in Tokyo and collaborating on exciting music videos and documentaries. Now, based in Milan and working under the pseudonym JEAN SADAO, I continue to produce films and videos showcased at international festivals and galleries around the world.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Director and Editor (Freelance) at Conde’ Nast Italia, Book and Periodical Publishing

February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025

Directed and edited videos for AD Italia specific events, including AD X MDW2025/FLEXFORM and AD Culture Club events featuring RICHARD MILLE and RUFFINO. Led the AD X NOMAD SM23 Inside Nomad project consisting of 12 conversations with designers, design experts, and gallery owners.

Video Director and Editor (Freelance) at Nilufar Gallery, Historical Design Gallery

March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Directed and edited two video teasers for Milano Design Week 2025, showcasing the gallery's design and art presentations.

Video Director and Editor (Freelance) at Nomad Circle, Design and Art Fair

January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025

Directed and edited official Instagram Reels and final movies for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions of St. Moritz and Capri art fairs.

Editor and Assistant Sound/Camera (Freelance) at Frame Makers, TV Production Studio

November 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Provided editing, assistant sound, and camera support for TV news, live shows, and documentaries primarily for Italian National Television RAI.

Editor at VR Worlds/Media Makers, Cinema/TV Post-Production Studio

November 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Handled editing, ingest, and finalization of the documentary series “I grandi ITALIANS” for the Italian Minister of Culture and streaming platform CHILI TV.

Director, Editor, Producer (Full Time) at Jabirustudio, Video Production Studio

June 1, 2011 - October 31, 2021

Directed, art directed, and produced commercials, music videos, short films, and installations. Managed concept creation, storyboarding, design mood boards, assembled and led local technical teams, and coordinated the entire Japanese production including location hunting, logistics, casting, and cultural consulting. Worked with clients including Andrea Bocelli, The Kolors, Coez, and Roberto Bolle.

Professor in Filmmaking’s 'Basis of Design' at Vantan Design Institute, Film and Movie Department

March 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011

Taught creative processes for visual experiences through cinema history and visual arts, focusing on camera techniques and visual training involving photos, music, and film excerpts.

Film Review Contributor at 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival

July 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009

Reviewed international movies for the final selection committee at the 2009 Tokyo International Film Festival.

Technical Assistant at Mestiere Cinema SNC (Production & Service Company)

July 1, 2001 - December 31, 2008

Worked as Electric Assistant, Grip Assistant, and Toolmaker Assistant for international and local commercial movies. Assisted in lighting, set materials, assembly, painting, logistics and support roles on sets including notable films such as "007 Casino Royale", "Just Married", "Casanova", and "Chasing Liberty".