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Steven M. Hirohama

  • Writer
  • Cinematographer
  • Director
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Joseph 'Gio' Mauceri came to the United States from Sicily as a young child and grew up in New York City. He worked as a fingerprinting analyst as a young man and then transitioned into the computer programming field. At age 40, he decided to retire and pursue his dream of becoming an artist. He studied art at community colleges; learning intaglio printmaking and sculpture. He immersed himself into the art lifestyle and for 10 years he lived and worked solely for his art... until money ran out. Joe put all of his art ambitions aside and started to work doing odd jobs including driving a cab. "Is my art good enough or Is it just garbage?" is the question he's been asking himself.
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Began career working on educational films, corporate promos/commercials, and television programs free-lancing at first, then through his production companies. He has also written scripts and produced narrative shorts as well as award-winning documentaries. He is a DGA director, a Professor of Film/TV Production and Editing and an Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro. He teaches classes in story-boarding, animation principles, cinematography, music video, and documentary/reality TV production. Since 2024, he has been working on short films and animations as well as filming projects for others.
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Edgar Alvarado, Cerritos College cinematography student received the prestigious Haskell Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography. © Steven M. Hirohama
    562 Film
    8.6
    • Director
    • 2011
    Paper Drama (2012)
    Paper Drama
    8.9
    • Cinematographer
    • 2012
    A Short Ride to the Lower East Side (2021)
    A Short Ride to the Lower East Side
    6.7
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 2021
    Jake's Night Walks (2025)
    Jake's Night Walks
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2025

    Credits

    IMDbPro

    Writer

    • Mariko's Gift (2025)
      Mariko's Gift
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • Jake's Night Walks (2025)
      Jake's Night Walks
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • Manhattan Beach (IR movie) (2024)
      Manhattan Beach (IR movie)
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Michael Stanton in Closet Insights (2024)
      Closet Insights
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Spring Camp (2022)
      Spring Camp
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Achaya (2022)
      Achaya
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Playground Asobiba (2022)
      Playground Asobiba
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Uncrating #1551 (2021)
      Uncrating #1551
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Covid Beach (2021)
      Covid Beach
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Elisabeth Ekornes in The Prayer Table (2021)
      The Prayer Table
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • David Alan Graf in 3:54am (2021)
      3:54am
      9.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • J. Quinzelle in Night, Ma (2020)
      Night, Ma
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2020
    • Oninoko: Little Demons (2019)
      Oninoko: Little Demons
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Lauren Adlhoch in Something on Stage (2018)
      Something on Stage
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Redfin (2018)
      Redfin
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2018

    Cinematographer

    • Manhattan Beach (IR movie) (2024)
      Manhattan Beach (IR movie)
      Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • Michael Stanton in Closet Insights (2024)
      Closet Insights
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • Spring Camp (2022)
      Spring Camp
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Achaya (2022)
      Achaya
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Covid Beach (2021)
      Covid Beach
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • A Short Ride to the Lower East Side (2021)
      A Short Ride to the Lower East Side
      6.7
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • J. Quinzelle in Night, Ma (2020)
      Night, Ma
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2020
    • Glen Ratcliffe and Lance Gipson in 4:35am (2018)
      4:35am
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Jake (J. Quinzelle) and Eddie (Ivan Rodriguez) at Geko-Tei Japanese Restaurant in Cerritos, CA as they contemplate what birthday presents to get for 90-year old Mr. Nelson.
      Jake & Eddie
      • Cinematographer
      • 2017
    • Paper Drama (2012)
      Paper Drama
      8.9
      • Cinematographer
      • 2012
    • Movin' On (2010)
      Movin' On
      8.1
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2010
    • What a Week (1993)
      What a Week
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 1993

    Director

    • Jake's Night Walks (2025)
      Jake's Night Walks
      Short
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Manhattan Beach (IR movie) (2024)
      Manhattan Beach (IR movie)
      Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Michael Stanton in Closet Insights (2024)
      Closet Insights
      Short
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Playground Asobiba (2022)
      Playground Asobiba
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Uncrating #1551 (2021)
      Uncrating #1551
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021
    • A Short Ride to the Lower East Side (2021)
      A Short Ride to the Lower East Side
      6.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Oninoko: Little Demons (2019)
      Oninoko: Little Demons
      Short
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Homer, the Baloney Boy (2017)
      Homer, the Baloney Boy
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Paper Drama (2012)
      Paper Drama
      8.9
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Edgar Alvarado, Cerritos College cinematography student received the prestigious Haskell Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography. © Steven M. Hirohama
      562 Film
      8.6
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Ganbare Nippon! (2011)
      Ganbare Nippon!
      8.9
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Movin' On (2010)
      Movin' On
      8.1
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Alone (2010)
      Alone
      8.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • A Day in the Life of a Speedskater (2009)
      A Day in the Life of a Speedskater
      8.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2009
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    A Short Ride to the Lower East Side (trailer)
    Demo Reel 5:01
    A Short Ride to the Lower East Side (trailer)
    Closet Insights (2024) - trailer
    Demo Reel 8:46
    Closet Insights (2024) - trailer
    Closet Insights (2024) - trailer
    Demo Reel 8:46
    Closet Insights (2024) - trailer
    Hawaiian Beach - in Infrared
    Demo Reel 1:01
    Hawaiian Beach - in Infrared

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • 2011 Screenplay Competition Award Winner - 2nd Place for "Adios Abayo"
      • 2011 Screenplay Competition First Place for "Adios Abayo"
    • Alternative name
      • Steven Hirohama
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Articles

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      While attending UCLA: received Production Design Scholarship, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
    • Quotes
      I believe in what Picasso said, "If you can imagine it, then it's real."
    • Nickname
      • Hirohama

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