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Yuki Uemura

Owner/Creative Director

Yuki is an award-winning Creative Director and Director of photography with over two decades of experience in visual storytelling. Yuki began his career as a creative director in his native Japan and has honed his skills here in the U.S., everything from shooting, lighting, audio engineering, to directing. Through his experiences Yuki found that he wanted to give more personal focus to the client and offer a complete production service with his signature touch. In 2013 he launched Urban Samurai Creative to do just that.

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James Simmons 

Director of Photography

James Simmons is an award-winning Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in news and reality television, where his work earned him multiple awards. Now a key member of Urban Samurai Creative, James brings both technical excellence and a collaborative spirit to every project. Known for creating a set environment that’s both efficient and enjoyable, he has a talent for making everyone—especially on-camera talent—feel comfortable and confident. Fun fact: when he’s not behind the camera, James is a competitive bowler!”

Russell Purcell

Sound engineer/video editor

Russell brings his expertise as a talented sound engineer and video editor to our team. His project portfolio includes crafting engaging video content for the Children's Museum of Sonoma County as well as recording sound for high-level interviews at companies such as NetApp, Beigene, and Intuit. Russell's blend of skill and creativity adds a professional and innovative touch to every project he undertakes, making him an indispensable member of our team.

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BOB GINGG

Director of Post Services

Bob has been an editor in the San Francisco Bay Area for 28 years. Bob started his editing career at KSTS Channel 48 and KICU Channel 36. He then moved back to Southern California and worked for 8 years in Hollywood at Video Transitions, an editorial company where he honed his editing flare. Since returning to the Bay Area, Bob has worked at various high end editing and visual effects companies such as Varital Video, Flipside Editorial, Retina Coloring and Film Transfer, Video Arts, PRN and Acme Posts. He has edited commercials, corporate materials, and event videos. Editing and coloring with Premiere Pro and motion graphics with After Effects, Bob now brings all his years of editorial expertise as the Chief Editor/Colorist for Urban Samurai Creative.

PATRICK WONG

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Patrick joined Urban Samurai Creative in 2018 and served as both Art Director and Managing Editor for several music and audio publications—including Bass Player, Electronic Musician, and Guitar Player. Leaving publishing to work for the ad agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners, he helped develop unique interactive and digital marketing strategies. He has since gone on to work in creative consulting for musicians, designers, and small businesses.

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COLTEN BECKER

Director of Technology

Colten is a cinematographer and engineering nerd who brings a lot of unique value to any team. He is always chasing and learning new technologies to further improve our production at Urban Samurai Creative. He operates many of our live streams, broadcasts, drones, gimbals, car rigs, and 360 virtual shoots.