SARASA KIKUCHI
Chelsea,MA
Summary
Dynamic cinematographer experienced in narrative films, documentaries, and music video excelling in camera operation and lighting techniques. Proven ability to lead teams, and enhance workflow efficiency, while delivering high-quality visual content. Proficient in ARRI and Canon camera systems, with a strong foundation in teaching and technical guidance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basic Cinematography Teaching Assistant
Emerson College
Boston, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with hands-on instruction in cinematography and lighting on the soundstage.
- Provided technical guidance on camera systems, wireless monitoring, and dolly operation.
Patron Experience Team Leader
Equipment Distribution Center, Emerson College
Boston, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Managed equipment reservations and check-ins and returns.
- Provided customer support and maintained workflow organization.
Camera Operator, Director of Photography, Gaffer
Emerson Production
Boston, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Set up and filmed live streaming, studio interviews, and B-roll shoots for college and external clients.
- Served as DP for projects featured in college marketing campaigns.
- Managed equipment scheduling and organization.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior camera operators and assistants.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film and Media Art
Emerson College
Boston, MA12-2025
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
International Christian University
Tokyo, Japan03-2022
Skills
- Camera Operation (Handheld, Gimbal, Underwater, Macro Shoot, Telephoto Lens, Sports/Performance Live Streaming)
- ARRI Alexa 35, RED Komodo, Canon EOS (C500, C300, C70, R5C), Sony FX9, FX3, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro, GoPro
- Lighting: HMI, tungsten, LED, fluorescent
- Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
- Unreal Engine, Motion capture, Virtual volume shooting
- Equipment management
- Fluent in Japanese and English
Freelance Work
- Camera Operator/DP, Tittar Bittar, 2025, Music Video by Nauman R Chatha
- Videographer, Blueprints for Art & Policy Conference, Cambridge, MA, 2024, Harvard University
- Videographer, Millennium Gospel Choir Concert, Boston, MA, 2024, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Camera Operator, 100 Foot Waves, 2025, Fenway Park shoot
Certification
ARRI Alexa35 certified, ARRI Academy 03/20/25
Filmography
Director
- もうやめようと思う (2021), Maigo (2024)- Narrative
- Chelsea Where She Glows (2023), Maigo (2024) - Documentary
Director of Photography
- Beep Test (2024) – Official Selection, Tasveer Film Festival
- Benny Goes Method (2024) – Audience Award (Best Student Film), Another Hole in the Head; Honorable Mention (Best Dark Comedy Short), IndieX Film Fest & Indie Short Fest
- Clown (2024) – Music Video
- Chemistry of Coffee (2023), Taste of Home (2025) – Documentary
- Moving On (2023), GOLD (2024), Parrot (2024), Divergent Dreams (2024), Scorcher (2025), Afterwards (2025), Search Party (2025), Manic Pixie Dreams (2025), Warm Blooded (2025), Nothing by the Rain (2025) – Independent Narrative Shorts
Gaffer
- Lotto Money (2023), Globstar (2024), Free Car (2024), Tick (2025), Poshun (2024), Best Interest of a Child (2024), Metah (2025) – Independent Narrative Shorts
- Awaking (2024), Stillness (2025), For Fatemeh (2025) - Experimental Films
Camera Operator
- 100 Foot Waves (Season 3, 2025) – Documentary Series
- Self Cocooned/Andhkaar (2024), Tittar Bittar (2025) - Music Video
- I See You (2024), The Magician (2025), Third (2025) – Independent Narrative Shorts
Producer
- Haiym (2024), See What I Mean (2025) – Independent Narrative Shorts
Animator
- Lola (2024) – Official Selection, Salem Film Festival 2024
Timeline
Basic Cinematography Teaching Assistant
Emerson College
01.2025 - Current
Patron Experience Team Leader
Equipment Distribution Center, Emerson College
03.2023 - Current
Camera Operator, Director of Photography, Gaffer
Emerson Production
11.2022 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Film and Media Art
Emerson College
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
International Christian University
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