How to Stay Safe in Tokyo’s Red-Light District
We show the uniquely Japanese kinds of danger even foreigners can sometimes fall into - problems with Yakuza gangsters, hosts and hostesses - trouble that you can get when filming professionally or just trying to have a good time… And we’ll give pointers how to avoid it - worth knowing, because otherwise Kabukicho is a really fun night out and a ‘must visit’ place!
Open Mic Latino: 3D Bar Meguro
Ven a probar tu comedia, chistes, chismes o historias interesantes. Contaremos con comediantes de toda Latinoamérica en el corazón de Tokio.
Nissan Leaf B-Roll
B-roll footage our team captured of the all-new third-generation Nissan LEAF—an electric vehicle reimagined with significantly greater range, faster charging, and advanced technology features including a streamlined 3-in-1 powertrain and enhanced driver-assistance systems.
Leagues Cup: Liga MX vs MLS
Soccer competition between MLS and Liga MX teams for the Leagues Cup title. I discuss the format, international stars, and games to watch.
Fujinon Promo
For the release of their new 25-1000mm lens, I handled the camera work for the Japan segments in Fujinon’s promo video.
The Truth About AI Generated Video
What happens when AI has to meet commercial video demands? Miles, CEO of Tokyo-based production company Virgin Earth, sits down with directors John and Free to issue a bold challenge: Can you generate a professional-level commercial video using Google’s VEO 3, and stay on message? What follows is a raw, unscripted look at how artists think and adapt when technology has its own mind.
Sustainability simplified
As director, I led the Nissan production team in filming children learning about sustainability by participating in workshops with Nissan engineers and designers. The episodes show these young minds exploring complex topics like resource scarcity and sustainable solutions through hands-on activities.
How a TikTok Video Turned Into a Japanese Zombie Movie
What started with a viral TikTok led to a narrative film backed by Japan’s biggest movie studio. This behind-the-scenes look at Frail reveals how a Cannes-winning TikTok short became the genesis of a high school zombie film for cinematic release—produced by Virgin Earth and funded by Toho Studios.
Chelsea vs PSG
Chelsea upset the favorites PSG in the final and made sore losers out of champions. It was a long time coming for Chelsea to show they are one of the best teams in Europe and the world, and they showed it in this event.
The Purpose of Judges.
Unpack the crucial distinctions between the left, conservatives and liberals on legal fairness, and see why their approaches to rights, reform, and equality can lead to dramatically different outcomes in the courtroom.
Hate.
For the left, eradicating hate is the path to utopia, yet conservatives argue that hate, like all primal emotions, can be harnessed—directed toward true evils rather than suppressed or misapplied. Carl Jung’s insights deepen the debate, warning that unacknowledged anger festers, sabotaging both individual well-being and social harmony.
The International Ideal.
Institutions like the World Economic Forum, United Nations, and European Union increasingly pressure national governments to comply with global mandates, often overriding the will of their own citizens. Critics argue that this top-down approach erodes local autonomy and threatens the very fabric of national sovereignty. As global bodies push progressive agendas, resistance is mounting among those who see these efforts as a direct assault on liberty and self-determination.
July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
A July 4th, 2025 take on what Independence Day means to a first generation born American.
America’s Founders.
America’s founders have become lightning rods in today’s culture wars. Their legacies are fiercely contested between those who see them as visionary champions of liberty and those who see them as rich white slaveowners. The contradictions they embodied are not relics of the past—our own lives are entangled in modern injustices, from the minerals in our smartphones to the labor behind their assembly. The uncomfortable truth is that every era is built on moral compromises that demand honest reckoning rather than easy condemnation.
World Citizen.
The modern left’s embrace of global citizenship collides head-on with the conservative defense of national identity. This has ignited fierce debates over borders, loyalty, and belonging. As historical symbols are recast and national pride is scrutinized, the very fabric of what binds people to their countries is being unraveled and rewoven.
The Death Penalty.
The left opposes the death penalty on ethical grounds, insisting that no crime warrants such an irreversible punishment. Yet, in recent years, some far-left voices have glorified revolutionary violence as a tool for change. Conservatives, by contrast, argue that certain atrocities demand the ultimate penalty, viewing justice as inseparable from retribution. Their opponents, however, criticize this stance as a Christian contridiction. This clash of principles exposes an uneasy paradox: calls for compassion can coexist with the allure of violent upheaval.
Saving vs Investing
Simply saving cash—whether it’s US Dollars, Japanese Yen, or Argentine Pesos—means your money is slowly losing value over time due to inflation. In contrast, investing your cash in a broad index fund (in the US or another developed market) allows your money to grow and compound over time.