MTV Documentary Films - Omoyari

Omoiyari: A Song Film By Kishi Bashi takes you on an intimate journey with musician Kishi Bashi, as he blends his personal story with music, art, and the exploration of empathy. This powerful documentary follows Kishi Bashi’s journey to connect deeply with his roots, using his evocative music to reflect on themes of love, loss, and cultural heritage. Through stunning visuals and his unique, soulful sound, Omoiyari shows how art can heal and bring us closer to one another. It's a heartfelt exploration of compassion, resilience, and the power of music to change the way we see the world.

🎻 Narrative Shaping: Worked closely with filmmakers, producers, and SLT to refine the messaging of the trailer

🎻 Creative Direction: Led the creative vision for the trailer, ensuring the emotional depth of the story was captured.

🎻 Team Collaboration: Directed a team of editors, mixers, and producers to align on the vision and final product.

🎻 Brand Alignment: Ensured the trailer reflected the overarching message and tone of the documentary, resonating with the target audience.

🎻 Post-Production Oversight: Oversaw the post-production process, including editing, mixing, and final QC to deliver a polished final product.

  • Executive Creative Director: Chris Williams

    Creative Director: Cam Ly

    Writer/Producer: Elle Gonzalez Rose

    Edit/Finishing: JumpCut NYC

    Composer/Director: Kishi Bashi

    Director: Justin Taylor Smith

    Producer: JJ Gerber

    Executive Producer: Jim Angelo

    Executive Producer: Jenny Mills

    Executive Producer: Ryan Suffern