Hello, my name is Takaaki Ojima, and I run a creative studio called Ojima Production, based in Kochi, Japan.
Our guiding phrase is: “Play goes beyond the right answer.”
To me, creativity is not about repeating formulas or chasing safe solutions, but about curiosity and playfulness—qualities that lead to unexpected value.

Fields of Work

My work spans several industries, but two areas stand at the core: retail promotion and entertainment advertising.

On the retail side, I have been creating promotional videos for Sunny Mart, a supermarket chain that has long been part of daily life in Kochi. These projects go beyond showing products—they capture the warmth of everyday life, the rhythm of the seasons, and the connections within a community. Each campaign is an opportunity to make viewers feel that their daily experiences matter and are worth celebrating.

On the entertainment side, I work with divo and other companies in the pachinko and pachislot industry. Here, the challenge is to produce short, high-impact films that immediately grab attention. I use advanced CG and motion graphics not only for spectacle but also to design rhythm and story elements that resonate with audiences. For me, these projects are less about flashiness and more about creating both excitement and afterglow.

Other Projects

I also work across beauty, semiconductors, and medical industries.

For beauty products, I focus on textures, light, and atmosphere—helping viewers imagine how a product could transform their future self.

In semiconductors and medical fields, accuracy and clarity are essential. I take technical details and translate them into visual language anyone can understand. This work bridges complexity and accessibility, and I find it rewarding because it connects advanced industries with wider audiences.

What I Value

Across all fields, my principle is the same:
to create not just visuals that capture attention, but impressions that remain in memory.

A tourist video should remind someone of a place long after the trip.
An entertainment commercial should leave not only excitement but also resonance.
A technical film should leave trust and understanding.

In short, I aim for lasting impact rather than fleeting attention.

My Journey

I did not begin in the creative industry. My first career was as an administrative officer at public schools. Though far from filmmaking, it taught me discipline and the value of supporting others—skills I still rely on today.

Later, I moved into web marketing, where I saw how brands could connect with audiences in the digital age. Experiencing the blend of strategy, design, and psychology gave me confidence that visual storytelling could move people and build trust.

In 2022, I became an independent filmmaker. The following year, I founded Ojima Production, not only to define my professional identity but also to create a space where I could collaborate, experiment, and deliver value as a team.

Creativity and Technology

My practice always sits at the intersection of creativity and technology.
I work with Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Cinema 4D, exploring CG and motion graphics. At the same time, I experiment with workflows, rendering systems, and camera technologies like the Canon EOS R5C and C50. Every technical challenge becomes an opportunity to play and to push the limits of storytelling.

Looking Ahead

I believe strongly that a small local city like Kochi can still connect with the world.
Through filmmaking, I want to show that local cultures and everyday lives carry universal stories worth sharing. Whether it is a fisherman at sea, a family shopping at Sunny Mart, or a viewer in a pachinko parlor, their experiences are part of larger narratives that resonate globally.

Ojima Production is still growing. Revenues and projects are expanding, but numbers are not the focus. What matters is whether our films truly leave value in people’s hearts and memories.

Closing Thoughts

For me, filmmaking is not just a profession.
It is a way of connecting people to each other, to their communities, and to the future.

At THU, I look forward to meeting fellow creators who believe in the power of stories. I’m excited to share, learn, and play together—because when our paths cross, our creative journeys grow richer.