| Executive Producer / Creator |
Michelle |
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Active |
Handles grant writing, production management |
| Finances |
Michelle |
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Budgeting, payments, reimbursements, bookkeeping, accounting |
| Director / Storytelling |
Bitsii |
All collaborative |
Active |
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| Cinematography / DP / Videographer |
Liam |
Bitsii |
Active |
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| Field Producer |
Liam |
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Active |
Helping book sites / coordinate processes in Japanese, scheduling + executing spoken interviewing, liason with Komoro City Hall representative |
| Video + Audio Editing |
Bitsii |
Liam |
Active |
Liam: File management, rough cut, beginning edits during on-site month, fairlight leveling |
| Bitsii: Finish editing, final pass, exporting, delivery, short-form reel editing |
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| Digital File Management |
Bitsii |
Liam |
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Bitsii: Shared google drive service, sharing/permissions |
| Liam: Uploading/organizing video and audio files |
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| Color Grading |
Liam |
Bitsii |
Active |
Liam: Coordinate overall color direction, implement in Davinci |
| Bitsii: Collaborative support, backup, any additional final edits |
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| Translator / Subtitler |
Saki |
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Active |
JP↔EN, cultural nuance essential |
| Audio Recording |
Liam |
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TBD |
Audio equipment management, uploading to shared files |
| Japanese Partner Org Contact |
Komoro City Hall |
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TBD |
Required for certain grants (JFNY, Agency for Cultural Affairs) |
| Legal / Compliance |
Michelle |
Bitsii/Liam |
Active |
Michelle: Create release forms, obtain location permits, obtain music licences |
| Bitsii/Liam: On-site signatures as needed, coordination for curated music selection |
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| Advisor — US-Japan Relations |
Megumi (?) |
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TBD |
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| Advisor — Documentary |
George (?) |
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TBD |
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| Screening Coordinations |
Michelle |
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Active |
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| Public Engagement / Educational Content Creation |
Michelle |
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Active |
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