OK Portfolio

A dark short film about racial tensions, centered around Kyle bringing Rashad to his cousin's fight watch party.

A 2025 BFA Cinematic Arts Thesis
Director: Keon Clardy
Cinematographer: Olivia Kinoshita

Two angels in heaven find one of God's old computers, which can control universes, but the two have different opinions on what to do with their new found power.

Writer and Director: Logan Sett
Original Score: Ziming Ren
Director of Photography: Olivia Kinoshita

Amidst a failing season, a dissatisfied children’s tv show host must fend off a gang of scrappy intruders to save his crew

Director: Jackson Maracle
Director of Photography: Olivia Kinoshita

When Hugo ventures into the college social scene, he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to a man at a party. However, a sudden panic attack sends him spiraling, triggering him to question his identity. As tensions rise and his sense of belonging is challenged, Hugo must confront an unexpected altercation, forcing him to wrestle with his readiness of social life.

Executive Producer: Olivia Kinoshita
Writer and Director: Jackson Maracle
DoP: Olivia Kinoshita

2024: Olivia Kinoshita was a 2nd Camera Operator on the WIUX Pledge Drive live sessions with 3 bands.

2025: Olivia Kinoshita was the lead videographer, editor, and colorist for the WIUX Pledge Drive live sessions with 4 bands.

All videos can be viewed on Youtube.

Short Film Executive Producer (Spring '24 & '25, expected '26)

There are 12 films made over the course of one semester, I oversee locations, scheduling, and crew coordination.
I manage the pre to post production process for each film, coordinating with each films producer about logistics, casting and location scouting to ensure a smooth production.

List of Films:
2024 | Room for Two (K.C.), Last Choice, Lucky Break (L.S.), A Saturday (C.R.), First impressions, 1-800 Pill Pal (J.Z.), La Vie en Violetta (A.A.), Learning How to Breath Underwater (K.R.)

2025 | Rebirth (B.Y.), Lemonade (M.C.),

Producer
2025 | Rebirth (B.Y.), Puppy (C.N.), Industry (M.T.), Atlantis (C.B.), Are You Here? (N.G.)
2024 | The Veil (J.M.), Don't Wake Me Up (V.H.), Unfinished (M.T.), Roly Poly Girl (E.S.), The Basement Nextdoor (E.W.)

Camera Operator
2025 | Coldwater Drive (G.R.)
2024 | Don’t Wake Me Up (V.H.), Unfinished (M.T.)

Gimbal Operator
2025 | Wingman (K.L.), 2020 August Drive (G.R.)

Steadi Operator
2025 | Are you Here? (N.G.), Rebirth (B.Y.)
2024| Mr. Williams' Town (J.M.)

Assistant Camera
2025| Continue? [Seed and Spark Promo] (K.S.)
2024 | How to Breath Underwater (K.R.),
2023 | Lost, Lady of the Shallot (L.L.) , Brain Grabbers (C.B.), Laid Bare (M.L.), Someday Soon (M.T.)

Gaffer
2024 | Naithikta (S.S.), The Space Between Us (C.W.), Unfinished (M.T.)
2023 | Someday Soon (M.T.)

Olivia contributes to the promotional efforts of Solucky, a prominent Bay Area magazine, by producing themed social media videos. Her creative vision and technical skill helped in crafting dynamic content that highlighted the magazine's unique blend of local culture, fashion, and stories.

LUCAS is at a college party when SARAH attempts to flirt with him. She tries to get his attention, but Lucas is uninterested and brushes her off. Lucas walks home when he starts feeling like he’s being watched. He attempts to brush off the eerie feeling, and becomes panicked. Back inside his building, Lucas rushes to his dorm as anxiety sets in. Lucas’ roommate NATE convinces him that he is overreacting.

Writer and Director: Olivia Kinoshita
Director of Photography: Brynn Jamora

Trevor and his friends head into the mountains for their final Senior Camping trip, except when something else has other plans.

Olivia's Senior Capstone Project in 2022.

Director and Editor: Olivia Kinoshita

Olivia filmed, edited, and produced sports highlight videos for Saratoga High, shown on Instagram @theofficial_ok.

Olivia directed and produced a documentary on food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic, featuring in-depth interviews with both recipients and food providers to explore all facets of the issue. With the non-profit company Hunger at Home's permission, Olivia created a documentary short in 2021