TOSHI is a Los Angeles-based CINEMATOGRAPHER and Local 600 CAMERA OPERATOR. His work has been recognized for a three-time winning GOLD in ‘Best Drama Promotion’ for Fox International Japan and ‘Best Documentary Promotion’ for National Geographic Japan for PROMAX ASIA 2010. 

TOSHI was born and grew up in Japan. He came to the United States after High school and studied at Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he received his BFA in Motion Pictures. Earning his living as a professional cinematographer, he shoots various projects including Features, TV shows, commercials, promos, music videos,  documentaries, webisodes, and a new technology LED WALL (XR Virtual Productions ). A brief list of his clients includes Apple TV +, Jim Henson Company, Disney +, PBS Kids, Netflix, Discovery +, Skybound Entertainment, Sony, Fox International Japan, Google Japan, National Geographic Asia, Discovery Channel Asia, and NHK WORLD.

Additionally, he is a founding member of SKY BANDIT PICTURES, LLC (FAA Certified) for capturing aerial cinematography with camera drones.