team – October Studios

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Hayato Iki

Co-Founder / Director / Photographer

Hayato is a director and photographer. Hayato was born in Japan and is now based in New York City since 2015. He worked for an advertising company OCCS Planning Inc (Cloudpoint Inc.) in Japan, then changed to career to a photographer since 2008. He worked for a photographer/director as an assistant, then started a career in Japan since 2011. He has been working with many companies such as UNIQLO, JILL STUART, P&G, SHISEIDO and many others as a photographer and DOP. Currently, he is a founder of October Studios.
http://hayato-foto.com/

Hayato is a director and photographer. Hayato was born in Japan and is now based in New York City since 2015. He worked for an advertising company OCCS Planning Inc (Cloudpoint Inc.) in Japan, then changed to career to a photographer since 2008. He worked for a photographer/director as an assistant, then started a career in Japan since 2011. He has been working with many companies such as UNIQLO, JILL STUART, P&G, SHISEIDO and many others as a photographer and DOP. Currently, he is a founder of October Studios.
http://hayato-foto.com/

Kijin Jang

Director/Producer/Production Manager

Kijin Jang is a filmmaker and a multimedia artist working in the medium of moving images. Kijin was born in Korea, then moved to Japan, and is now based in New York City, many different cultural values coexist within him. He worked for four years as a producer at KBS (Korea Broadcasting System) in Tokyo, one of the biggest South Korean television networks in Japan. His film, The Astronomical, Astrological and Mythological, has been selected by several international film festivals such as the Montecatini Film Festival in Italy, as well as festivals in Lisbon, New York, and Hollywood. Currently, he is a founder of “Creative Silver” which is an independent creative studio based in New York City, working on fashion, branded content, and commercials for global brands.
http://www.creativesilver.org

Kijin Jang is a filmmaker and a multimedia artist working in the medium of moving images. Kijin was born in Korea, then moved to Japan, and is now based in New York City, many different cultural values coexist within him. He worked for four years as a producer at KBS (Korea Broadcasting System) in Tokyo, one of the biggest South Korean television networks in Japan. His film, The Astronomical, Astrological and Mythological, has been selected by several international film festivals such as the Montecatini Film Festival in Italy, as well as festivals in Lisbon, New York, and Hollywood. Currently, he is a founder of “Creative Silver” which is an independent creative studio based in New York City, working on fashion, branded content, and commercials for global brands.
http://www.creativesilver.org

Mitchell Lazar

Director/Writer/Producer/Production Coordinator

Mitchell is a commercial director, producer, writer, and editor working with brands and small agencies. A Canadian transplant from Toronto and a graduate of New York University. Tisch School of the Arts where he studied Film and TV Production with a focus on directing. He’s directed award-winning short films that have aired on TV and played at various film festivals around the world.
http://www.mottongabafilms.com

Mitchell is a commercial director, producer, writer, and editor working with brands and small agencies. A Canadian transplant from Toronto and a graduate of New York University. Tisch School of the Arts where he studied Film and TV Production with a focus on directing. He’s directed award-winning short films that have aired on TV and played at various film festivals around the world.
http://www.mottongabafilms.com

Daniel Sorochkin

Director/Producer/Casting director

Daniel Sorochkin is a writer, director, and producer whose projects have been widely featured in competitive festivals and selectively curated websites. He has been interviewed and reviewed in major media publications, and his projects have millions of views. Daniel specializes in creating high-end, engaging and story-driven content, tailored to any platform or audience. Daniel is a NYU Tisch School of the Arts alumni, and a veteran of the IDF.
https://tinygiraffepictures.com/

Daniel Sorochkin is a writer, director, and producer whose projects have been widely featured in competitive festivals and selectively curated websites. He has been interviewed and reviewed in major media publications, and his projects have millions of views. Daniel specializes in creating high-end, engaging and story-driven content, tailored to any platform or audience. Daniel is a NYU Tisch School of the Arts alumni, and a veteran of the IDF.
https://tinygiraffepictures.com/

Andre Kim

Director/Producer/DOP/Location Coodinator

Andre Kim is a director of photography, director and producer based in New York. He was born in New York City. He was educated both in New York and in South Korea studied photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology and earned BFA in Photo, Video, and Related Media in Korea. He worked in Photo studio in Seoul. Then, he moved back to New York and Co-Founded A.L Studio. His recent 2 years of experience include key USA Camera Operator for variety K-Pop artists World tour such as BTS, Black Pink, Monsta-X, One the world. Also, he has done many Commercials for fashion and corporate promo project.
http://alislandstudio.com/

Andre Kim is a director of photography, director and producer based in New York. He was born in New York City. He was educated both in New York and in South Korea studied photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology and earned BFA in Photo, Video, and Related Media in Korea. He worked in Photo studio in Seoul. Then, he moved back to New York and Co-Founded A.L Studio. His recent 2 years of experience include key USA Camera Operator for variety K-Pop artists World tour such as BTS, Black Pink, Monsta-X, One the world. Also, he has done many Commercials for fashion and corporate promo project.
http://alislandstudio.com/

Polina Ivko

Director/Business Development Executive/Legal Counsel

Polina is an attorney and business executive specializing in the arts, entertainment and luxury goods industries. Her portfolio includes Phillips Auction, International Foundation for Art Research, Mark Murray Fine Paintings, Rainhouse LLC and the Royal Courts of Justice. Polina’s combined corporate, in-house, law firm and judicial clerkship experience gives her the ideal background to handle a diverse range of legal matters. Polina serves as a Vice Chair of Communications for the ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, and was recently featured at Columbia University, ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, Cardozo School of Law and Baltimore Webfest as a keynote speaker. Polina is also an artist; her favorite mediums are ink and sculpture.
https://ivkoesq.com/

Polina is an attorney and business executive specializing in the arts, entertainment and luxury goods industries. Her portfolio includes Phillips Auction, International Foundation for Art Research, Mark Murray Fine Paintings, Rainhouse LLC and the Royal Courts of Justice. Polina’s combined corporate, in-house, law firm and judicial clerkship experience gives her the ideal background to handle a diverse range of legal matters. Polina serves as a Vice Chair of Communications for the ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, and was recently featured at Columbia University, ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, Cardozo School of Law and Baltimore Webfest as a keynote speaker. Polina is also an artist; her favorite mediums are ink and sculpture.
https://ivkoesq.com/