Local Production
& Fixer
Location scouting, permit handling, crew coordination, and on-the-ground logistics across Tokyo and the Kanto region. We speak English — and we know Japan.
CITYLIGHTSFILMS — TOKYO
We Shoot.
We Direct.
We Deliver.
English-speaking film crew & fixer, based in Shibuya.
SERVICES
What we do for international productions in Japan
Local Production
Camera Crew
& Direction
From solo run-and-gun to full crew — DP, director, sound, and lighting. Blackmagic URSA 12K and RED KOMODO X, plus access to the full Japanese rental market. Cinema-grade quality, flexible packages.
Licensed Drone
Cinematography
MLIT nationwide flight permit holder. Aerial coverage for commercials, news, and documentary — legally, safely, anywhere in Japan.
AI Video
Production
Veo, Seedance, Suno — we integrate cutting-edge AI generation tools into real production workflows. High-concept visuals without the traditional budget.
Trade Show
Representation
Covering Content Tokyo, Inter BEE, AnimeJapan, and more. Bilingual on-site crew for event filming, interviews, and real-time social content delivery.
SELECTED WORK
A sample of recent productions
Interview & Documentary
Music Video & Short Film
AI Animation
GEAR
Owner-operated — no rental markup
| Category | Equipment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Blackmagic URSA 12K, Broadcast G2 | Cinema-grade, 12K sensor |
| RED KOMODO X | Compact cinema, 6K RAW | |
| Lens | Sigma Prime 14mm F1.8 Sigma Zoom 16-35mm, 50-100mm Canon Prime 24mm F1.4 Canon Zoom 28-300mm Carl Zeiss 40mm F2.0 |
EF mount |
| Fujinon HDTV zoom lens ×20 7.8–156mm | B4 (URSA Broadcast G2 only) | |
| Audio | ZOOM F3 Field Recorder Tascam lavalier microphone ×2 DJI mic, DJI mic mini |
32-bit float, 2-channel |
| Sennheiser MKE600 | Broadcast-grade | |
| Lighting | Aputure 300X LED | Bi-colour, 300W, TLCI 96+ |
| SmallRig RC 100B COB | Bi-colour, 100W, portable | |
| Drone | DJI Mavic 3 Cine, AVATA2 | MLIT nationwide permit holder |
| Transport | Dedicated Equipment Vehicle (TOYOTA Alphard Executive Lounge / 4 seats+2) | Shibuya base — Tokyo / Kanto same-day |
ABOUT
Ken Arai is a Tokyo-based director and cinematographer with 13+ years of experience across broadcast, documentary, and commercial production.
CITYLIGHTSFILMS operates as your boots-on-the-ground production team in Japan. No need to fly a crew — we shoot on your behalf. News coverage, corporate interviews, event documentation, location scouting, talent coordination: we handle the full shoot from pre-production through delivery.
All client communication in English. Broadcast-ready files. Fast turnaround.
Blackmagic URSA 12K, RED KOMODO X, and more. MLIT-licensed drone operator. Shibuya-based, Tokyo and Kanto same-day coverage.
- 13+ years of commercial & documentary production
- MLIT-licensed drone operator — nationwide coverage
- Blackmagic URSA 12K, RED KOMODO X, and more.
- Trade show coverage: Content Tokyo, Inter BEE, AnimeJapan
- Shibuya base, Tokyo — dedicated equipment vehicle
RATES & BOOKING
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
Day rates vary by crew size, equipment package, and production type. All pricing is in USD. Half-day and full-day packages are available — contact us for a custom quote.
- Deposit 50% on booking confirmation
- Balance Due on delivery
- Cancellation 100% fee within 48 hours of shoot date
Payment Methods
- Wise Business USD bank transfer — preferred
- PayPal International payments accepted
- International Wire SWIFT transfer supported
CONTACT
We reply within 12 hours JST — usually faster.
CITYLIGHTSFILMS LLC
- Address
- Wind Ebisu Bldg. 8F
2-4-8 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
Tokyo 150-0021, Japan - info@citylightsfilms.net
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Message on WhatsApp
Reply within 12 hours JST, including weekends.