CUTTERS STUDIOS TOKYO

06/06/2024

16:9 version of 1 of 6 social films for All Nippon Airways

Directed by Ryan Mcguire

28/05/2024

New work from Ryan for ANA.

24/04/2024

Ryan was tapped by Singapore production house The Smalls to direct the launch film for Sentosa Island’s much anticipated new large scale, multi-sensory installation, Sensoryscape. Cutters Studios Tokyo produced alongside The Smalls and creative agency GOVT, working closely with the Sentosa Development Corporation to bring the film to life.

19/03/2024

With extensive experience in both commercial and documentary filmmaking, Aki Mizutani, Director at , brings dedication and passion to her craft. She has collaborated with numerous renowned brands, including Apple, Adidas, Dove, and Amazon. She artfully incorporates documentary techniques to capture the essence of her subjects into her advertising projects. is delighted to welcome her!

18/03/2024

is proud to welcome Director Ryan McGuire from
His repertoire of work spans across various international brands, including BMW, Mini, ANA, Amazon and many more, as he crafts stories that push boundaries at the intersection of East & West. Thrilled to partner with him!

14/03/2024

Exciting news - Cutters Studios Tokyo is working with Go East Films!
Directors Ryan Christopher McGuire and Aki Mizutani are now represented by creative management company GO EAST for Asia and the Middle East. We cannot be more excited to join their diverse roster of Directors and DOPs.

Cutters Studios Tokyoのディレクター、Ryan Christopher McGuireとAki Mizutaniがクリエーティブマネジメント会社である Go East Films （アジア＋中東）の一員になりました。多彩な監督や撮影監督陣に加わることができ、嬉しい限りです！

11/03/2024

Shades on, cameras rolling😎🎥
Wait...is he really working?

14/02/2024

Thanks to all who came out to watch Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl LVIII, congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs🏆🏈
This year gave us a thrilling game with new overtime rules and lots of big budget commercials, many of which with a little help from AI. See you all at the next party!

13/02/2024

31/01/2024

Let's gooooooo Super Bowl! Join us at Cutters Studios Tokyo for our annual Super Bowl Monday party - American finger food and Bloody Marys served promptly at 8:00 am. We're playing the original US broadcast in two separate viewing rooms - with commercials, of course. Most importantly, Taylor Swift's boyfriend will be playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, against the team without Taylor Swift's boyfriend, the San Francisco 49ers🏈 Wake up early Feb 12 to join our legendary and get front row at kick-off🍻

スーパーボウルの季節がやってきました！
Cutters Studios Tokyoのオフィスで、毎年恒例の『Super Bowl Monday』を開催します🏈アメリカンフードもブラッディメアリーも朝の8時からご用意！
アメリカでのオリジナル放送版を二部屋に分けて流します。もちろんCM付きで。
テイラー・スウィフトの彼氏がカンザスシティ・チーフスでプレーし、テイラー・スウィフトの彼氏がいないチーム、サンフランシスコ・フォーティナイナーズと対戦！これは見逃せませんね。2月12日、早起きして最前列てキックオフから観戦しましょう🍻

23/01/2024

Looking back at some striking work for Schick, featuring Kabuki actor Hayato Nakamura, directed by Aki Mizutani with Cutters Studios Tokyo in charge of production to editing.
As he notes "Shaving marks the beginning of my transformation into character," we were fascinated by the way he transitions from shaving to kabuki makeup application - and suddenly his kabuki character appears. You might not realize but the Japanese-style room in the video is actually a well-disguised set - this commitment to details is not showcased in the video, but we believe seen in the final result.

https://vimeo.com/893613778

印象的だった過去の作品を振り返っています...
カミソリブランド、Schickの映像＜＜シック ハイドロ カスタム×歌舞伎俳優＞＞は、Aki Mizutaniが監督を務めCutters Studios Tokyoが
プロダクションから仕上げまで担当しました。

「普段の中村隼人から役になる瞬間が、「髭剃り」から入っている」とご本人もおっしゃるとおり、髭剃りから始まり隈取りを仕上げる様子に見惚れてしまいます。
お化粧するシーンが撮影された和室は、実はスタジオの中に畳を持ち込み建てた美術セット。映像にはあまり映らないところまでこだわりました。

Client: Schick
Brand: Schick Hydro Custom
Agency: MullenLowe Group Japan
Video Production: Cutters Studios Tokyo
Director: Aki Mizutani
Producer: Shoko Watanabe
Assistant Producer: Setsuna Go
Assistant Producer: Keishi Iwata
DOP: Michael Komagata
AC: Yaeko Shimizu
1st AD: Ryo Nagura
Lighting Director: Haruki Ohori
G&E: Satoshi Tani
G&E: Osamu Yamaoka
Production Sound: Edan Mason
Sound Mixer: Masaru Shinagawa
Production Design: Toako Sato
Assistant Production Design: Moe Kogure
Assistant Production Design:Takayuki Nouchi
Hair and Make up: Yoshimi Inoue
PA: Emi Yamada
PA: Kakeru Takeuchi
PA: Kazuki Omata
Casting Director: Paul Shin Yamagishi
Drivers: Hakuryu
Production Accountant: Tomoko Koizumi
Editor: Sachi Sasaki
Assistant Editor: Rachael Chen
Colorist: Toshiki Kamei
Assistant Colorist: Karol Kaczorowski
Designer: Käthrine Yan
Finish/ Online Editor: Yusaku Yasuda
Barber: Takahito Maruyama
Drag Queen: Madam Regine
Drag Queen: Durian Lollobrigida
Kabuki Actor: Hayato Nakamura
Agency: MullenLowe Group Japan
Creative director: Urara Ito
Creative director: Nishant Shah
Agency Producer: Utena Yamazaki

Director: Aki Mizutani

19/01/2024

Join our team as Assistant Creators!
Cutters Studios Tokyo is hiring assistant creators on a contract/freelance basis who can assist in film production, design, animation, CGI development, editorial and color correction of client projects – from the initial spark of imagination to the final delivery package, both live action and computer generated. This position is expected to manage and optimize overall creative aspects both internally and externally, and work side by side with our meticulous director.
You will be part of a dynamic and challenging environment in which you have the opportunity to work on high caliber, innovative projects with a broad spectrum of recognized professionals.
If you have the ambition, zeal, and patience, you will gain superior levels of skill and growth with us towards maximizing your potential. Guaranteed.

If you are interested, or to get more details, please send an email with your qualifications to [email protected] with the subject line “Assistant Creator Position.”

11/01/2024

Attention party people - Cutters Studios Tokyo is looking for a party planner! This role would be suitable for freelance event planners who can join us once a month to create unforgettable events. Our event attendees range from fellow directors to friends at agencies, as well as actors, artists, and interesting people from all over the globe. Responsibilities include managing the event budget, securing food and beverage, and organising the event team during prep, serving and clean-up. You’ll also get to play DJ with music selections as well as work on decorations - anyone interested please send a message with your qualifications to [email protected] with the subject line “Party Planner”. Let’s party!

01/01/2024

Welcome to 2024, where big things are already underway! Join us as Directors Aki and Dr. Yu unveil their latest electrifying project for Maeda Road, a construction company in Japan since 1930, which will be aired today during Hakone Ekiden on Nippon TV.
Stay tuned for more groundbreaking updates as we launch into the new year with a bang! 🚀✨

新年明けましておめでとうございます！2024年もすでに楽しみな出来事が満載です。
新年早々、我らがディレクターのAkiとテクノロジーディレクターのDr.Yuが携わった前田道路のCMが、本日、日本テレビで放送される箱根駅伝の合間に流れます。
2024年も、Cutters Studios Tokyoのエキサイティングなプロジェクトに乞うご期待を！🚀✨

Brand: Maeda Road
Director: Aki Mizutani

Agency: Nissen
Agency Producer: Takehiro Endo
Creative: Hiroki Tosa
Production: Mugenup
Producer: Shinya Abe

DOP: Hyogo Mitsuoka
Editor: Aki Mizutani
Finish Editor: Yusaku Yasuda
Wardrobe: Yoshi Miyamasu
Hair & Makeup: Yoshimi Inoue
Gaffer: Michito Hokari
AD: Roy Mizuno, Sean Reyes
Music: Black Cat White Cat
Narration: Ryo Takaiwa
Colorist: Haruka Ariga
Sound Designer/Mixer: Masaru Shinagawa

22/12/2023

20/12/2023

Cutters Studios Tokyo's Director Ryan & Director of Technology Dr. Yu have received credit as recap directors for the newly launched Netflix series Yu Yu Hakusho! This live-action adaptation of the beloved anime highlights cutting-edge CG and VFX technology often seen in major Hollywood blockbusters. The series underscores a meticulous focus on visual details, showcasing a display of creativity and technical expertise.

Cutters Studios Tokyoのディレクター、Ryanとテクノロジーディレクター、Dr.Yuが、先日Netflixで配信開始されたドラマ『幽☆遊☆白書』にあらすじディレクターとしてクレジットされました！伝説的な人気アニメの実写版となる本ドラマは、ハリウッドの大作映画で見られるような最先端のCGやVFX技術が駆使されています。映像の細部にまでこだわり、これまでにないクリエイティビティと技術力が発揮された作品となっています。

19/12/2023

Huge thanks to everyone who made our End of Year Party on December 8th an absolute blast! As we wrap up this incredible year, we're already buzzing with excitement for all the adventures and fun awaiting us in 2024. Wishing each and every one of you a fantastic year-end filled with endless possibilities! 🚀✨

今月8日に開催したCutters Studios Tokyoの忘年会に参加くださった皆様、ありがとうございました！
今年も終わりが近づいていますが、2023年は皆様にとってどんな1年でしたか？来年待ち受けているアドベンチャーも楽しいひとときも、既に待ち遠しいですね！🚀✨
喜びに溢れた良いお年をお過ごしください。

#忘年会

15/12/2023

Director Aki and her team on a shoot at suburban locations in Japan's Kanto Region a few weeks ago.

Cutters Studios Toyko ディレクターのAki Mizutaniとチーム一同が、数週間前、関東のとある場所で撮影をしていました...。

14/12/2023

Cutters Studios Tokyo director Aki edited the first episode of the UFO documentary series ‘Encounters,’ recently released by Netflix. The series was produced by Boardwalk Pictures, known for "Chef's Table," and Steven Speilberg's Amblin Entertainment, with Director and Showrunner Yon Motskin. Japan culture expert Roland Kelts makes an appearance as well.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81489034

Cutters Studios Toyko ディレクターのAki Mizutaniが、Netflixで少し前に公開された『エンカウンターズ －UFOとの遭遇－』の第一話の編集を担当しました。
ヨン・モツキンが監督を務めた本作は、アメリカのNetflix、スティーブン・スピルバーグ監督のAmblin Entertainment、Chef’s Tableなどの制作で知られるBoardwalk Picturesの共同制作で、「UFOとの遭遇」をテーマにした非常に挑戦的なドキュメンタリーです。

02/12/2023

It’s our End of Year party! 🎊
We’re going for a classic Japanese Bonenkai vibe, so get ready for some scrumptious Yatai food like Takoyaki, Yakitori, and Nikumaki Onigiri. And, of course, we’ll have Japanese Sake, Beer, Highballs, and Lemon Sours to keep spirits high! Can’t wait to have all our partners join us at the studio to wrap up the year! 🎉

30/10/2023

Relive the fun of our unforgettable Oktoberfest bash!
A hearty "Prost" to all our amazing attendees🍻 We had a blast celebrating with you on 20th October and can't wait to reunite soon.

楽しく忘れられないオクトーバーフェストの想い出をもう一度！
素晴らしい参加者の皆さんに心からの「プロスト」を🍻
10月20日に皆さんとお祝いできたことをとても嬉しく思います。またお会いしましょう！

20/10/2023

Director Ryan McGuire looks back at the Tokyo Tokyo project, a collaboration with Aoi Promotions.

--
Tokyo is a kaleidoscope of dizzying sights and sounds. I wanted to recreate, and depict in the first person, what a visitor sees, hears, and feels on a first visit to the city. Together with Dentsu and AOI Pro. we pitched the idea to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and won the contract.
We shot close to 50 locations in less than a week. It was all adrenaline. We made it snow in October for the scene at the shrine, and shot the famous Shibuya Scramble crossing in between traffic lights at 3am. At 3am Shibuya is actually quite dead. Dr Yu had to go in and turn on all of the lights in post. He’ll forever be known as “the man who made Shibuya bright again.”
Tokyo’s a special place. Even with 50 locations we barely scratched the surface. I’d love to do another 50.
--

https://cuttersstudiostokyo.com/work/calm-x-energy-international/

Tokyo Tokyo “CALM X ENERGY INTERNATIONAL”
Director: Ryan McGuire
Cinematographer: Žiga Zupančič
Director of Story Craft: Yusaku Yasuda
Sound Design: Mike Regan
Producers: Shinya Takahashi, Tomohiro Kanzaki, Kazumasa Kobayashi, Yoshimitsu Hashimoto
Client: Tokyo Tokyo

18/10/2023

It's everyone's favorite 🇩🇪Oktoberfest🍺 season! Looking forward to seeing you this Friday, 20th October on our Ebisu rooftop for delicious sausages and beer. Prost!

10月といえば 🇩🇪オクトーバーフェスト🍺 ですね！今週の金曜日、Cutters Studios Tokyoの恵比寿オフィスでオクトーバーフェストを開催します。おいしいビールとソーセージももちろんご用意します。お楽しみに！

11/10/2023

Director Ryan Mcguire looks back on our work for BMW Japan, shot in both New York City and Kyoto with the same team. Conceived with the prestigious photography festival KYOTOGRAPHIE, the 3-part film focuses on legendary photographer Albert Watson and his Journey of Light.
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"Shooting that first episode in New York put hair on my chest. It was a five-day shoot. We were out the door every day before dawn to catch the morning light from the back of a topless Jeep Wrangler. It was -15 degrees most days. We didn’t have permits so we had to run from the cops. Felt like a teenager.

The interview with Albert was on the third day, and we had no pre-interview. We had to know what kind of b-roll to capture so before we left Tokyo we culled all we could from the internet of what Albert might say, cut it together and planned our cutaways. We pretty much nailed it.

After shooting in New York in February, I thought Kyoto in the spring would be a walk in the park. Dead wrong. Everything was run-and-gun. Even when we had permits we weren’t allowed to block traffic or 'bother' anyone. We were even forced to abandon a shot we had been setting up for over an hour because two warring temples happened to be in the frame!

Planning saved the day. We went in knowing exactly what we needed to capture, down to the frame. That made us bulletproof. When we ran into trouble on the ground, we just regrouped, recalibrated, and got it done. Everyone was really happy with how the series turned out. Would love to do it again!"
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BMW “Journey of Light”
Director: Ryan McGuire
Creative Director: David Morgan
Cinematographer: Žiga Zupančič
Director of Story Craft: Yusaku Yasuda
Music: Primary Color
Sound Design: Mike Regan
Executive Producer: AML
Producer: Kyohei Fujita

29/09/2023

The fourth and final short film for global payment solution Square covers Ovgo B.A.K.E.R. Founded from scratch by Yuki Mizobuchi, this vegan bakery grew from a pop-up market to seven physical locations in roughly two years. We loved helping to tell a part of this incredible story of entrepreneurship.

https://youtu.be/vJ-ew2L7Wh4?si=zfD93vxe-J4_WXwm

グローバル決済ソリューションSquareのショートフィルム、『彼女たちの選択』。最終話となる第四弾では、日本では珍しいヴィーガンスベイクショップをゼロから立ち上げた溝渕由樹さんを特集。マーケット出店から始まった「Ovgo B.A.K.E.R.」は、約2年で7軒の実店舗を持つまでに成長しました。

4話にわたって撮影した『彼女たちの選択』。女性事業主に焦点を当てた素晴らしいストーリーを映像として伝えることができ、嬉しく思います。

Brand: Square
Director: Aki Mizutani
Editor: Aki Mizutani
DOP: Alexandre Bartholo
Colorist: Haruka Ariga
Sound Designer/Mixer: Kohei Takagi
Line Producer: Jun Honda
Production Manager: Hideyuki Yoshizawa
Production Assistant: Yuji Ota, Kazuhiro Uehara
Gaffer: Fu Sisho
Hair & Makeup: Junko Nishio
Production Company: knockonwood inc.

#彼女たちの選択

好きで始めたクッキーづくりと、世の中に必要な環境負荷低減に貢献できるプラントベースを掛け合わせ、日本では珍しいヴィーガンスイーツ専門店として発展させた溝渕由樹さん。2020年からわずか2年で7店舗まで拡大する...

28/09/2023

For the third installment of our short films with global payment solution Square, we have a bold and emotional feature on unagi, or grilled eel. The long-running restaurant Kaneichi is run by two sisters in a classic neighborhood in Tokyo, who maintain tradition while innovating with wine pairings and more.

https://youtu.be/d6yY7WuDpkk?si=ZhAduTTAkxgv8XrT

グローバル決済ソリューション、Squareとのショートフィルム第3弾は、御徒町で鰻屋を営む姉妹を特集。東京の古き良き街並みの中で、2人の女性が切り盛りする三代続く鰻屋「かねいち」は、父から受け継いだ伝統を守りつつ、ワインとのペアリングなど、新しいものを融合させながら挑戦を続けています。

Brand: Square
Director: Aki Mizutani
Editor: Rachael Chen
DOP: Alexandre Bartholo
Colorist: Haruka Ariga
Sound Designer/Mixer: Kohei Takagi
Line Producer: Jun Honda
Production Manager: Hideyuki Yoshizawa
Production Assistant: Yuji Ota, Kazuhiro Uehara
Gaffer: Fu Sisho
Hair & Makeup: Junko Nishio
Production Company: knockonwood inc.

#彼女たちの選択 #かねいち

急逝した父親の店を姉妹で継承することになった鈴木幸子さん・紀子さん姉妹。出前でなくテイクアウトを取り込んだり、オリジナル商品を開発したり、父親が守り続けてきた「味」は変えずに、まったく新しいスタイルの...

27/09/2023

Many are familiar with the Japanese art of kintsugi, or repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer. The second film for global payment solution Square, directed by Aki Mizutani, explored a contemporary take on kintsugi and the woman keeping the art alive - entrepreneur Yuki Matano of Tsugutsugu.

https://youtu.be/VeFrB6eEy38?si=oUVhBtLorBdoBuZg

割れた陶器を漆と金で繕う日本の芸術・金継ぎ。水谷明希が監督を務めた、グローバル決済ソリューション、Squareのショートフィルム『彼女たちの選択』2作目では、金継ぎを現代風にアレンジし、その芸術を守り続ける「つぐつぐ」の創立者、俣野由季さんにインタビューしました。

Brand: Square
Director: Aki Mizutani
Editor: Rachael Chen
DOP: Alexandre Bartholo
Colorist: Haruka Ariga
Sound Designer/Mixer: Kohei Takagi
Line Producer: Jun Honda
Production Manager: Hideyuki Yoshizawa
Production Assistant: Yuji Ota, Kazuhiro Uehara
Gaffer: Fu Sisho
Hair & Makeup: Junko Nishio
Production Company: knockonwood inc.

#彼女たちの選択 #つぐつぐ

会社員時代に偶然出会った金継ぎの魅力に引き込まれ、脱サラして金継ぎ専門店を起ち上げた俣野由季さん。思いついたことはすべて行動に移し、独学で知識をどんどん吸収した先で、それは唯一無二のビジネスに。そして...

18/06/2023

Burger Night on June 9th was a huge success!�
Thank you everyone for coming.
If you missed it, stay tuned for our next one!

6月9日に開催したバーガーナイトは大成功となりました！
お越しいただいた皆様、ありがとうございました。
もし今回参加できなかった方がいましたら、是非次回をお楽しみに！

CUTTERS STUDIOS TOKYO

07/06/2023

It's Burger Night, baby! Hit us up if you are still waiting for an invite.

６月９日にバーガーナイトが開催されるよ！招待された人のみ参加可ですけど、まだ招待状を持ってなくて、招待を待っている人は連絡ください。