Atsushi OGAKI

Independent Film Maker

Tokyo, Japan

About

- Independent documentary film maker - 7 year experience as a professor and media researcher at J.F. Oberlin University. - 28 years in the production of various kinds of TV programs, mainly documentaries, historical and cultural programs. - Knowledge of Japanese content and market preferred appreciation for not only the Japanese TV and film business but also a trend of OTT industry, etc. in the world. - Many experiences of manage Japanese local content partnerships, independent production companies, for weekly and special programs. - Proven ability in cross-functional project, the international co-production projects, including finance, engineering, legal and marketing teams. - Proven project management and team leadership, as a senior manager of the production department and as a producer of huge live broadcasting programs.

Experience

  • Professor at J.F.Oberlin University
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    https://www.obirin.ac.jp/en/ https://gproweb1.obirin.ac.jp/obuhp/KgApp?kyoinId=ymisgogkggy

  • Independent Filmmaker at Okugake
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Theatrical release "Shunga and the Japanese" Theatrical release "Suzu-san, Yokohama Air Raid "

  • Executive Researcher at The NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute
    Jun 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

    http://www.nhk.or.jp/bunken/english/index.html

  • Head of Production at NHK International
    Jun 2016 - May 2017 · 1 yr

  • NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (5 yrs)
    • Deputy Head of Global Strategy Division for NHK World TV
      Jun 2014 - May 2016 · 2 yrs

      http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/ Brand development, web site traffic growth, advertising and promotion for NHK World TV. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Research and Survey for NHK World TV. Knowledge of Broadcast Law, Music Copy Right, Satellite Business and OTT Industry.

    • Deputy General Manager of Production Department, Osaka
      Jun 2011 - May 2014 · 3 yrs

      Managed 90 members of producing various kinds of TV programs, approximately 1,000 programs per a year, and all aspects of the production process: schedules, budgets, risk-control, design, editorial, approvals, testing and human resources. Commissioning Editor for “The History of Japan”, “Welfare Programs: Barrier-Free Variety” etc.