Fu Films was engaged to provide consultancy support for Vice Japan during the term of its YouTube content contract. The role focused on overseeing production operations and supporting a highly capable but relatively inexperienced team, with the aim of improving efficiency, raising production quality, and significantly increasing output.
Working closely with internal staff, Fu Films helped implement clear communication structures, production schedules, and delivery deadlines, enabling the team to focus more effectively on creative development. In parallel, the team contributed to content development and workflow optimisation, increasing both the volume of output and the strength of supporting production networks.
By introducing rigorous quality control processes and advising on delivery requirements, Fu Films also helped streamline the approval process across both Vice’s US headquarters and the YouTube client. Over time, the production team went on to receive multiple accolades and earned strong recognition both locally and internationally.
2012 ~2014 Vice Japan Team
Content Manager - Tomo Kosuga
Translation Supervisor - Lena Oishi
Translators - Luke Baker, Alex Ko Ransom
Activation - Chihiro Tomiyama
Production Manager/Senior Producer - Sebastian Stein (Fu Films)
Post Production Manager/Senior Editor - Eiji Iwakawa (Fu Films)
In-house Producers - Yuka Uchida, Joseph George, Ty Demura
Editors - Akira Kamitaki, Tomoyuki Shiotani
Production Assistants - Ryuzo Tsutsui
Camera - Nobutaka Shirahama, Keivan Salehpour
Youtube comments:
"I find myself watching more VICE Japan than the U.S. VICE." - Mackenson Sparks on "Underground Fighters of Japan"
"great documentary vice japan, very interesting, informative, and unique. MAD RESPECT!" - 6hs2 on "Girls' Who Do Porn"
"A truly compelling story expertly told. Balanced, well judged and with some touching human moments. The sort of clearheaded filmmaking that can make a difference." - Guy Bolongaro on "Japan's Innocent on Death Row"
WARNING: ADULT CONTENT
Selected Works:
"Japan's Innocent on Death Row"
"A Day With..." Series
"Underground Fighters of Japan"
"Rising From the Tokyo Projects"
