Teppei Nakamura

Film Director / Writer
Fresh visions for an image-savvy audience

A rising film directing talent, Teppei learnt his craft at film school in Los Angeles, before returning to Tokyo to launch his career. He has written and directed several feature films as well as numerous music videos and advertisements for TV and theater. Among his notable directorial credits are Asahi Super Dry beer commercials in collaboration with leading Hollywood and Hong Kong directors Michael Bay and John Woo, shot in the United States and Thailand, and the multi-language feature film ZEDD shot in Los Angeles in 2014.
Blending his LA training and Japanese insights and experience, Teppei offers unique cross-cultural capabilities that transcend borders, and a unique point of view and energy that appeal to a global audience. Whether shooting in Japan or around the world, on documentaries, music videos or feature films, Teppei brings a fresh vision to the everyday, creating dramatic, engaging and memorable imagery that provides brands, bands and businesses breakthrough in a world of competitive content.

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