Works — Social Creative
Giving shape to what you want to say.
With film at the center, and reaching into web, design, branding and conversation, we give shape to everything that companies, NPOs and people facing social and environmental issues want to say. That is WAVE CREATIVE's social creative.
For my own documentary work as a filmmaker, see Journal — Field reports.
All works
World Expo / Ocean conservation / Environmental awareness
Sharing the life of the sea on a stage where the world gathers
EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai | Films for an ocean-conservation pavilion
Film production for a pavilion on the sustainable use of ocean resources and the protection of marine ecosystems.
Climate change / Human rights / Documentary
16 plaintiffs, and why each of them chose to speak up
Youth Climate Case Japan (Kiko Network) | Short documentary
Over about a year, recorded the plaintiffs' voices together with young creators from across Japan. Still being screened at events.
Education / Documentary / After movie
The proof of high school students' lives, on film.
Our Association × My Project Award for high school students (Aichi)
Teaching students of Inuyama Sogo High School how to film, while turning their challenges into an after movie. Featured in the Chunichi Shimbun.
International cooperation / Education / Faith
Answering half a century of story with film
Indonesia Mission | Official film
Kalimantan. Traveled with the team to record work carried on since the 1970s.
Japanese culture / Craftsmanship / Life
“Blessings of Life, Courtesy of the Heart”
Japanese restaurant Kisouan | Film (21 min, Japanese and English subtitles) and screenings
Made together with the late proprietress, Miwa. Available on DVD.
Wildlife conservation / Tidal flats / Migratory birds
A story that keeps a light burning in our hearts, decades from now
Patagonia | Fujimae Tidal Flat Ramsar 20th anniversary film and screenings
Selected for a Patagonia environmental grant: a commemorative documentary set on the Fujimae Tidal Flat in Nagoya, with self-organized screenings.
Suicide prevention / Life
A message that stays beside you — viewed 80,000 times.
Hokkaido Inochi no Denwa, “Thank You for Being Alive”
A documentary-style music video made in response to the loneliness and suicides that rose during the pandemic. Song: “Thank You for Being Alive” by Night de Light.
Discarded clothing / Climate change / Water pollution
A dyeing revolution and 100 million yen in sales: environmentally innovative sustainable fashion
Evernice (Morilin Co., Ltd.) | D2C brand launch and marketing support
Over three years: brand world design, marketing support, video production and website production.
Refugees / Human rights
Sharing the work of people taking on social issues, the very next day
WELgee | Ideathon 2024 after movie
“Ideathon 2024,” held on World Refugee Day. A documentary-style record of about 50 refugees and business leaders.
Forest conservation / Passing on craftsmanship
A new brand design that grew a following, and craftsmen's hearts told on film
Kobayashi Juken | Rebranding and digital communication
Rebuilt the brand around the concept “Hello, I'm wood.” Shared the craftsmen's hearts and the joy of home-building through film and social media.
Regional revitalization / Passing on craftsmanship
Branding that conveys the warmth of a community and a family, loved by 200,000 YouTube subscribers
Takasu Tile (TAKASU TILE) | Corporate website and rebranding
The inner world
Colors woven together — six years with irodori branding
irodori branding Inc. | Brand films
Climate change / Gender and LGBTQ / Education and inequality
A reality show in which Gen Z takes on climate change
SPINZ | A social-good program for Gen Z
Sustainability / Repair service
Genta the Watch | Imagine how a watch feels
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store, Nagoya | A sustainable repair story
Animal welfare / Soy meat / Climate change
“Changing the future through food”: the reality of vegan life
Earth Meat | Promotional film
Wildlife conservation / Climate change / Isoyake (kelp loss)
Shakotan, Hokkaido: sea lions and the people who live by the sea
On the Shakotan Peninsula, where kelp forests are disappearing, I reported on Steller sea lions and the fishermen looking for a way to live alongside them. My first full-scale reporting trip, diving into the sea in midwinter at minus 15 degrees.
Wildlife conservation / Documentary
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Chiang Mai: a conservation film
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Chiang Mai, Thailand. A documentary from two weeks of reporting on elephant protection and conservation.
Influencer / Total production
Creative that resonates with Gen Z and spreads through empathy
| Aris Hasegawa Branding Journey
Creative that resonates with Gen Z and spreads through empathy. Total production of Aris Hasegawa's brand, from concept design to film.
Talk / For children
The roots of creativity, told to children | SOZOW Pro LIVE talk
SOZOW Pro LIVE talk. The roots of creativity, told to children.
Films of the heart
Engawa Space neiro Inc. | A film of the heart
Made a “film of the heart” for Engawa Space neiro Inc.
Films of the heart
Core Essence Inc. | A film of the heart
A “film of the heart” for Core Essence Inc. The film can be watched on the page.
Anniversary film
Kansai Bible Institute 60th anniversary film
A promotional film for Kansai Bible Institute's (KBI) 60th anniversary CD, and live films of all eight songs.
Promotion
Kimisuka | Promotional film
Kimisuka promotional film. The film can be watched on the page.
Brand design
San-Ace Co., Ltd. | dDDD® brand design
Brand design for dDDD®, a new brand from San-Ace Co., Ltd.
Brand design
Izuyoshi Co., Ltd. | ZIZAIZ brand design
Brand design for ZIZAIZ, a new brand from Izuyoshi Co., Ltd.
Talk / Education
“Still, I won't give up.” To the creators of the future | Nagoya ULTLA talk
Nagoya City Board of Education / SPACE Inc.
Nagoya ULTLA talk, “Still, I won't give up.” With the Nagoya City Board of Education and SPACE Inc., to the creators of the future.
Projection mapping
Saiku Heian no Mori, Saiku historic site | Heian picture-scroll projection mapping
Heian picture-scroll projection mapping at Saiku Heian no Mori, a national historic site. The film can be watched on the page.
Projection mapping
Mikawa Bushi no Yakata Ieyasu-kan | Armor projection mapping
Armor projection mapping at Mikawa Bushi no Yakata Ieyasu-kan. The film can be watched on the page.
MV
SAIKU × SHALA “Waiting for you” music video
Music video for SAIKU × SHALA, “Waiting for you.” The film can be watched on the page.
Interview film
CyberAgent Developer Conference special interview film
Special interview film for the CyberAgent Developer Conference (CADC 2022).
Advertising / Public figures
Onedation × Yuya Tegoshi | Promotional film
Onedation × Yuya Tegoshi promotional film. The film can be watched on the page.
MV
Night de Light “Sakura” music video
Music video for Night de Light, “Sakura.” The film can be watched on the page.
Advertising / Public figures
Stretch Up × Rie Tanaka | Promotional film
Stretch Up × Rie Tanaka promotional film. The film can be watched on the page.
Advertising / Public figures
REDEN × Hiroyuki Miyasako | Video ad
REDEN × Hiroyuki Miyasako video ad. The film can be watched on the page.
Advertising / Public figures
OLIVE SPA × Hikaru | Video ad
OLIVE SPA × Hikaru video ad. The film can be watched on the page.
Opening film
Hidetoshi Nakata, NIHONMONO opening film
Opening film for Hidetoshi Nakata's NIHONMONO. The film can be watched on the page.