based in berlin | tokyo
also part of the directing duo MILUUM
contact@michaelkomagata.com
GER +49 174 588 3731
JP +81 80 3449 3977
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
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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