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Born in Japan and raised in the U.S., he has honed a unique bicultural perspective in his work on film and television projects over the past 25 years.

Satch has worked with some of the world’s most respected filmmakers such as Gus Van Sant and Michael Mann. He produced the feature film The Sea of Trees (2015) starring Matthew McConaughey, and The Outsider (2018) starring Jared Leto. In 2011, he wrote, produced, and directed the PSA Unite for Japan in response to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The project featured global icons such as Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Johnny Depp.

With deep roots in both Japanese and Western media, Satch continues to serve as a trusted partner for international productions filming in Japan. His cross-cultural fluency, creative instincts, and logistical expertise make him a vital asset in bringing globally resonant stories to life.

This led to his work as location scout under Janice Polley and later the Supervising Location Manager of Tokyo Vice seasons 1 and 2.

Masa steered a complex process of opening Tokyo streets for the high-profile HBO series. He enabled logistics and secured filming permits in neighborhoods historically resistant to filming like Akasaka, Akabane, and several major landmarks in and around the city.

In 2023, Masa became one of the founding members of Tokyo Rock Studio, an initiative dedicated to leveraging collective on – location expertise for future large-scale productions. That same year, he became the first Japan-based member of the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI), earning a nomination for his work on Tokyo Vice in 2024.

As a cultural liaison Masa continues to support international productions filming in Japan – most recently lending his expertise on Apple TV’s upcoming series Neuromancer. His commitment to authenticity and collaboration has been instrumental in transforming Japan into a dynamic backdrop for global storytelling.

[cont.] Upon relocating to his Tokyo base in 2009, Motoo focused on bridging cultural and language barriers to support shoots for clients around the world. In collaboration with PSN, he has played a central role in the execution of commercial projects for Yamaha, Vodafone, TDK, Sony, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Kubota, Honda and more. He accurately understands and resolves the concerns and challenges faced by overseas producers, directors, and DOPs, ensuring smooth communication and seamless production processes.

To realize clients’ visions, Motoo dedicates himself fully to each project regardless of budget, pouring passion and innovative ideas into every endeavor. Constantly seeking new challenges, he sees it as his mission to pioneer new frontiers in visual storytelling at the cutting edge of our creative industry worldwide.