Akira-Kai Kitazono is a London based director focused on character-driven stories, with a focus on identity and cultural intersections.

He is interested in working with projects that pose unique challenges and creative risks, often with a flare for story and world building in all genres and mediums.


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SELECTED COMMERICAL PRODUCTION

Samsung, Glare Free OLED TV
Production Manager | Agency: Whalar

Foot Locker, Share The Moment
Producer + 2nd Unit Director | Agency: Future Culture X

Joga, GAME OF J.O.G.A
Producer | Agency: Kaivyon Studios

Avere Forza, Out The Way
Producer

Lost Boys, HIGH SUMMA / As Cool As You / Margins
Producer

Protect London, BRUDDA 2.0
Producer

Portes Serrano Project
Producer

CURATION / PROGRAMMING / TALKS / FESTIVALS

Queer East Festival
Talk Host

Barbican Centre
Emerging Curators Programme

London Film Festival
Volunteer

EDUCATION

METFILM School
BA Filmmaking



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2023

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