Masato Funahashi

Masato Funahashi has a diverse and extensive work experience in the media and entertainment industry. Masato'smost recent role is Studio Manager at The Pokémon Company International starting in November 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Masato Funahashi Films from 2010 to 2021, where they held the position of Creative Director, Director of Photography, and Colorist. At the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, they served as a Videographer, Editor, and Sound Designer from June 2020 to August 2021. Masato also worked at Blizzard Entertainment from 2012 to 2019, taking on roles such as Director of Photography, Photographer, Colorist, and Live Broadcast Camera Operator. Before that, they worked as a Video Production Specialist at Peter Glenn Ski and Sports from February to November 2012 and as a Head Photographer at Insomniac Events from September 2010 to January 2012.

Masato Funahashi attended Palm Beach State College from 2006 to 2008, where they earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General. From 2009 to 2011, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Film at Full Sail University. In 2017, they attended the International Colorist Academy to learn about Blackmagic Davinci Resolve.