_cinematography

about

 
 

based in berlin | tokyo

also part of the directing duo MILUUM

mica komagata

director of photography

Mica Komagata is a multinational cinematographer whose work spans Tokyo, Berlin and LA. He specializes in authentic representation of light and character across many genres, including award-winning short narratives, commercials, documentaries, music videos and experimental fashion films. His distinctive style, born from his love of detail, has been deepened by the global perspective that has come from working around the world. 

what he loves:
Taiyo Matsumoto, The Voidz, Johann Sebastian Bach, David Lynch, Michael Haneke, Baseball, Chocolate, Guitars, Skateboarding. and many other stuff

 

Awards

“NO BAD NEWS TODAY”

  • Best Experimental Short at Paris Shorts Film Award

  • Best Cinematography at Paris Shorts Film Award

  • Best Short Film at Indie Online Film Award

  • Best Narrative Short Film at New Creators Film Awards

  • Best Cinematography at New Creators Film Awards

  • Best Cinematography at London International Monthly Film Festival

  • Honorable mention at French Duck Film Festival

  • Best Cinematography at Make Art Not Fear Film Festival

  • Finalist at Sweden Film Awards

  • Official Selection at Venezia Shorts Italy

  • Official Selection at Berlin Commercial

  • Official Selection at Kalakari Film Festival


“AITAI”

  • Nowness Asia Picks

  • Shortlist at Berlin Commercial for New Generation Awards, 

    Cultural Impact, Best Idea, Best Cinematography, Best Editing

    Best use of Music, Sound Design

  • Shortlist at Berlin Fashion Film Festival for

    Best Experimental Film

  • Official Selection at Aesthetica Short Film Festival

  • Official Selection at Canadian International Fashion Film Festival

  • Shortlist at Conero Film + Adv

  • Best cinematography at Conero Film + Adv


    “THE WALK”

  • Official Selection at Berlin Commercial for 

    Best Experimental Film, Best Cinematography

  • Shortlist at Berlin Fashion Film Festival for

    Best Experimental Film