JITSU TOYODA                                      Director of Photography

Jitsu Toyoda

He studied cinematography at American Film Institute.

Graduated with an Honorable Mention from the American Society of Cinematographers for his thesis film "ANIMA".

Upon returning to Japan, he continued his passion for cinematography and has made it into a career. Jitsu's hope is to as a cinematograher, contribute to the globalization of the Japanese Film Industry so that the world can see the beauty that Japanese films have to offer.

Jitsu is bilingual in Japanese and English. Which has proven to be a great asset for the many International productions that he has been a part of as communication is key to a successful shoot.

He is a member of the Japanese Society of Cinematographers.

Awards:

2019 - Best Cinematography - Druk International Film Festival 2019 Monthly Selection for "Circus Sam"(short film)

2019 - Best Cinematography - Crown Wood International Film Festival 2019 Monthly Edition for "Circus Sam"

2004 - Conrad L Hall Honorable Mention - American Society of Cinematographers for "ANIMA"(short film)

2004 - Best Cinematography - International Film Festival Hollywood for "ANIMA"