Video
Crafting creative videos for clients involves deeply understanding their brand and message. Focus on innovative storytelling techniques to make their content stand out. Ensure the visual style and narrative resonate with their target audience. Ultimately, a successful creative video should not only engage viewers but also achieve the client’s marketing objectives.
Although I have worked on many more videos that can be shown here, the following provides a nice sample of what my capabilities are.
From Chicago To Osaka Official Concept Trailer (2025)
In the spirit of award-winning indie romantic comedies/dramas from the early 2000s, From Chicago to Osaka is a screenplay written for the modern era. With fast-paced, comedic dialogue in both English and Japanese, From Chicago to Osaka is the quintessential date movie for adults looking for something smart, sophisticated, and highly entertaining.
The 39th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai
Japan America Society of Chicago 9th Anniversary Celebation
Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Chicago Charity Walk 2025
A quick sizzle reel, shot on my Samsung 25.
Commerical for Naperville Roofing & Contruction
Using a combination of AI generated animations and drone footage.
Chicago Japanese Club Intro Video
The Chicago Japanese Club is looking to refresh its image and attract younger members. To support a potential website redesign, a demo reel has been produced. This reel aims to highlight the strong sense of belonging and community that new Japanese members, who are adjusting to life in the Chicago area, experience within the club.
Jordan Guide Design Sizzle Reel
Jordan Guide, a Chicago-based interior designer specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, wanted a sizzle reel. The reel’s purpose was to show how teamwork helps bring a client’s dream project to life. Her work has been recognized by ASID, ABC News, the Chicago Tribune, and other industry professionals.
What’s Up, Chuck? A CEO in Trouble
This is an animation about Chuck, a CEO in desperate need of IT help. His department is on the brink of collapse, threatening to send his life into ruins. Created in just two days using an animation program, this short illustrates the humor and pacing required to grab attention at a trade show.
Fragile Tension: A short art video
As the days grow darker and history roars back with a vengeance, we ask ourselves… can we stay positive against overwhelming odds? How can we feel hope when it appears all hope is lost? This video represents the fragile relationship humankind has with the natural world and the tension we endure when that relationship is off-balance.
The Design Portfolio
Michael’s experience in graphics, marketing, illustration, and video production fills an essential need in advertising agencies, printing companies, and design firms.
Some of the clients Michael has worked with include: Microsoft, US-Japan Business Council, JW Merc, Reliance Accounting, PepsiCo, RAINN (co-founded by Tori Amos & Sarah McLaughlin), Chicagoland Speedway, Richard Shay Photography, The British Embassy in the United States, Ben Hollis Worldwide, and Aphex. In addition, his previous television work has gained the interest of major studios such as Dreamworks SKG.