Geoffrey Smythe
One vision. Every Frame. Start to finish.
ABOUT
I’m Geoffrey Smythe, an American video producer based in Japan. I’ve been living and working here for over fourteen years, and have been producing video professionally for more than a decade — including nearly ten years of in-house production experience at a Japanese interior products company.
What sets me apart is simple: I handle everything. From the initial concept and storyboard through cinematography, editing, motion graphics, sound design, and original music composition — I own the entire production process so you don’t have to coordinate between multiple creatives or agencies.
My background spans photography, animation, visual effects, and music production. I play guitar, bass, drums, and piano, which means the music in your video isn’t licensed filler — it’s composed specifically for your brand.
Fourteen years of living and working within Japanese business culture has given me a deep understanding of how creative work gets done here — the standards, the expectations, and the relationships that good work is built on. I work with translation support to ensure clear communication across both languages.
WORK
Lobtex
LED Work Light — Crowdfunding Video
Lobtex, a Japanese hand tools manufacturer, approached me to create a video promoting their new LED work light for a crowdfunding campaign. I developed two story concepts, pitched them to the client, and took the chosen direction from storyboard to screen — scouting locations, coordinating actors and crew, building props, translating the script alongside a native Japanese speaker, and handling all editing, music selection, and foley sound design. The campaign funded successfully.
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BRUSHUP
Brand Video
An in-house production that I approached with the same discipline as client work. I presented five original story concepts, then developed the chosen direction in full alignment with the existing brand aesthetic — designing the set, coordinating costumes and props, and composing and recording an original piece of music to fit the brand’s creative vision. I coordinated a cameraman, set designer, and shooting schedule, shot stop motion animation sequences, and collaborated closely with an editor and the client through delivery. The video remains in active use as a core promotional asset.
Sown Seeds
Experimental Short
A self-directed creative work exploring the boundaries of visual and audio technique. Combining matched hyperlapse, green screen compositing, stop motion animation, and experimental sound design, almost every element was conceived, shot, and constructed by hand. A single external sound sample aside, this is entirely my own work.
SERVICES
Full
Production
A complete service, from initial concept through to finished video. I develop the creative direction, write the script, manage the shoot, handle all editing, and compose original music. You remain involved at key decisions while I take responsibility for the entire process. Best for clients who want a single point of contact guiding every stage of the project.
Best For: Single Creative Voice
Guided
Production
A focused service for clients who arrive with a clear direction already in place. I take ownership of the production itself — filming, editing, sound, and final delivery — within an agreed scope. Best for clients who know what they want and need an experienced hand to deliver it.
Best For: Established Direction
Specialist
Services
Individual skills available as standalone services. Cinematography, video editing, motion graphics and animation, photography, and music production and composition. Best for agencies, larger productions, or clients working within a specific budget.
Best For: Agencies & Larger Productions
CONTACT
Every project starts with a conversation. Whether you have a fully formed brief or just an idea, I’d like to hear from you.
Available for projects in Japan and internationally. Working in English and Japanese.