Experiential Solutions in a Digital Age

In this digital/information/attention age, it isn’t enough that an image moves. It should be emotive, and leave an impression with connection. It should move you as much as it moves.

Jan Ken Po Pictures is a creative force for impactful storytelling and motion with emotion. With over 30 years of experience in almost every corner of the media sphere, JKP offers solutions to connect ideas to the synapses and hearts of your audience through the moving image.

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JAN KEN PO PICTURES

Projects

Showcasing a diverse set of roles and experience in writing, production, and post production.

A young woman with red hair, a nose ring, and a bandage on her nose is looking into the recesses of her closet for answers.

NARRATIVE

A person in a light-colored dress in an ethereal act of floating, with arms raised, illuminated by a spotlight against a dark background.

COMMERCIAL/CORP

A close-up of a hand holding a calligraphy pen, with the year '1991' written on a piece of paper. The paper appears to have spilled ink and blotches obscuring text.

INTERNATIONAL

Graphic silhouette of a woman walking on a futuristic city bridge during a dramatic sunset, with a graphic city skyline cast in red and black.

YOUTUBE/SOCIAL

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Generative AI

Ideations and samples of visualization with generative AI toolsets.

All images were generated using Dall-E3, Adobe Firefly, or Flux/Stable Diffusion models, and occasionally composited/finished in Adobe Photoshop. 

  • Beyond the Illusion

    Beyond the Illusion

  • Black and white street art mural of a man painting a large wave with a paintbrush, wearing a fedora and holding a bucket.

    Making Waves

  • A woman in a gray dress walking through a golden field of wheat during sunset, with rolling hills and trees in the background.

    Fields of Tarkovsky

  • A dark, rainy street scene in a historic city with street lamps, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians dressed in vintage clothing, illuminated by glow from windows.

    Something Wicked

  • A sculpture of a woman with closed eyes, draped in flowing fabric, seated among broken earth and debris, with large, cracked wings extending behind her and a dark, textured background.

    Death’s Repose

  • A digital painting of a woman with intense blue eyes, dark flowing hair, and a serious expression, surrounded by abstract dark and gray watercolor splashes.

    Building a Mystery

  • A highly detailed black and white illustration of a futuristic female cyborg with human features, blue eyes, and a complex mechanical headpiece and body composed of various metallic and electronic components.

    Interlinked

  • Black and white photo of a woman working on a robot in a high-tech laboratory.

    Last Century Language Model

  • Four women dressed in Renaissance-style gowns are looking at their smartphones, standing outdoors in front of historic classical buildings with a flock of pigeons flying overhead.

    The Pigeons Protest

  • A fashionable woman walks down a rainy city street with many pedestrians, outdoor cafes, and historic buildings in the background.

    Elina

  • Black and white illustration of a dark, foggy city street with old buildings, Victorian-era carriages, and people dressed in period clothing during nighttime.

    Streets and Soot

  • A digital collage featuring a large woman's face, a cemetery with crosses, an open casket with a man leaning over it, elderly people, flowers, a dove in flight, and a church window in muted tones.

    Eleanor Rigby

  • An elderly man with a white beard and colorful patterned sweater writing in a large book at a desk surrounded by books, jars, and scientific tools, with a surreal, cosmic background featuring a glowing figure and numerous floating heads and figures.

    Father McKenzie

  • A black and white digital painting of a woman's face with a contemplative expression, with a bird flying near her head and abstract splashes and lines in the background.

    Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man.

  • A person sitting on a rock in a barren desert landscape with mountains in the background, wearing a hooded cloak and holding a chain.

    The Wind and the Lion

  • Abstract digital artwork of a woman with closed eyes listening to music through headphones, with colorful splashes and swirling patterns emanating from her head.

    Hearing voices while dreaming

  • Digital artwork of an elf archer aiming a bow, with long flowing hair, pointed ears, and intense piercing blue eyes, set in a dark, moody forest background.

    Aim

  • An elf female archer with long silver hair and pointed ears aiming a bow and arrow in a rainy, mystical forest at sunset.

    Deliberation

  • A woman with messy hair, wearing a suit and goggles, stands in a post-apocalyptic market with damaged buildings and people in the background.

    Leaving the Vault

  • A futuristic android woman with cybernetic features, holding a to-go coffee cup, blending into a city street scene with cars and pedestrians, depicted in black and white.

    COFF33

  • A woman dressed in traditional, ornate jewelry and clothing standing in a mystical forest at sunset, with glowing particles surrounding her.

    Wilderwood

  • A serene woman with long flowing hair and closed eyes, dressed in light flowing robes, surrounded by soft glowing clouds and light effects, creating a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.

    Venus Rising

  • A surreal digital painting of a woman with long dark hair, closed eyes, and pale skin, holding a white dove close to her face, with a dark watercolor background and splashes of color.

    When Doves Fly

  • Anime-style female warrior with black hair holding a katana, dressed in a dark jacket with a white shirt, standing in a forest with glowing lanterns and autumn leaves in the background.

    刃

  • A futuristic, humanoid robot warrior wielding a sword, made of metal and mechanical parts, set against a cloudy, smoky background.

    Gladeus

  • An artistic scene of elderly people in a cozy, cluttered room with shelves and paintings, watching ships sail into a vibrant sky through an arched window, surrounded by birds and warm candlelight.

    Portos

  • A dark, gothic cathedral set in a surreal, rocky mountainous landscape with a dramatic, cloudy sky and a lone figure standing on a jagged rock formation.

    Porta Alta

  • A vintage cityscape of London featuring Big Ben, historic buildings, double-decker buses, and pedestrians in early 20th-century clothing, illustrated in a moody, watercolor style.

    London Calling

  • A somber scene of a woman with long gray hair, sitting under a large, leafless tree with twisted branches. She is reading a book, sitting on a branch with clock faces beside her. The background has a cloudy, muted atmosphere with hanging ropes, creating a surreal, melancholic mood.

    Reading for Godot

  • Black and white digital artwork depicting a surreal landscape with a massive, glowing circular vortex in the sky, from which a bright, flowing beam of light drops into a rocky riverbed below. The scene has a dramatic, otherworldly atmosphere with swirling patterns and mist.

    Extraction

  • A firefighter in a dark uniform kneels to comfort a small, black and white puppy amidst a smoky, charred landscape with flames on the ground. In the background, a firefighter stands with a hose and a train wreck is visible.

    Life Among Ashes

  • A large leafless tree standing by a calm body of water with its reflection, surrounded by fog and distant trees at dawn or dusk.

    Witness

  • A robotic figure, in gold and black, lying face down in a puddle on a wet city street at night. The background shows blurred buildings and pedestrians, with rain falling.

    Discarded

  • Black and white photo of a rainy city street with pedestrians holding umbrellas, a tram on the tracks, and historic buildings in the background.

    Belgium Rain

  • A digital collage of a woman with long hair, wearing a headscarf decorated with flowers, holding a jar of grains at a window. The woman's face and body are composed of numerous small photographs and artwork, creating a mosaic effect.

    Eleanor Rigby (2)

  • Abstract digital art of a woman's face in profile, with flowing hair made of swirls and feathers, in dark tones with splashes of light and color

    Course

  • A mixed media artwork of a woman with black and gray feathered wings, playing a string instrument, with an abstract splash background.

    Splendor

  • A knight in dark armor stands in a misty, eerie forest with twisted branches, holding a sword and tipping a helmet, illuminated by a mysterious light source in the background.

    Souls Seek the Grail

  • A black and white fantasy art depiction of a mystical woman with intense eyes, wearing a hood, holding a glowing magical orb in her hand, surrounded by abstract swirling patterns.

    Fuego

  • A fantasy character resembling a king or wizard with a long white beard and silver hair, wearing a crown and ornate armor, holding a detailed goblet, set against a dark stormy sky.

    Heavy is the Crown

  • Fantasy scene of an elf woman holding a glowing lantern in a dark, mysterious forest with a large, menacing dragon head in the background.

    Gambit

  • A young woman in steampunk attire aims a weapon inside the open mouth of a giant, dragon-like creature with blue eyes and sharp teeth.

    Dragon Dental

  • Abstract artwork featuring two figures with dark, flowing feathered wings, one with a silhouette of a person and a halo-like circle behind their head, and the other with a face-like shape with black eyes, both rendered in black and beige tones with dripping paint effects.

    Wings

  • Anime-style woman with long gray hair and green eyes wearing a red hooded cloak, surrounded by swirling water, with cherry blossoms on her hood. She has a serious expression and a sheathed sword on her shoulder.

    Vortex

  • Close-up black-and-white photo of a woman with detailed eye makeup, revealing a vibrant blue and yellow eye, with her face partially obscured by a textured paper or fabric on the left side.

    Peripheral

  • A female astronaut wearing a spacesuit and helmet with a cosmic background of planets, stars, and colorful nebulae.

    Orbital

  • An ethereal woman with flowing hair and a flowing dress dancing in a cosmic, star-filled background with glowing lights and nebulous clouds.

    Corusca saltatio in pluviā

  • Abstract digital artwork of a person's face with eyes covered by thick black hair, surrounded by splatters and streaks of paint in dark and muted colors.

    Overload

  • A woman with dark hair and makeup, with eyes closed, surrounded by dark clouds and fog in a moody, atmospheric scene.

    Sine Astris

  • Black and white watercolor-style painting of a man and a woman embracing, their foreheads touching, with their eyes closed. The artwork features a textured, splattered background and dripping paint effects.

    Nexum

  • Abstract digital artwork showing a woman with headphones, surrounded by swirling lines, feathers, and three flying black birds against a colorful, smoky background.

    There’ll Be Peace When You Are Done

  • A digital art image of a bearded man with glasses, created with a combination of pixelated and futuristic elements, looking contemplatively to the side, with a background blending digital patterns and a cloudy sky over water.

    Transinsight

  • Digital artwork of a female face with intense blue eyes, surrounded by robotic and technological elements. The background is textured and dark, giving a futuristic, cybernetic appearance.

    Cells, Interlinked

  • A woman with dark skin dressed in traditional black and gold attire and headscarf, wearing gold earrings, standing in an ornate room with wooden architectural details.

    Malkia

  • A woman with long wavy hair wearing a light-colored dress standing on a balcony at night, with a full moon and cloudy sky reflected on a river in the background.

    Reflections in Moonlight

  • A digital watercolor painting of two men with stylish gray hair, sunglasses, and serious expressions, dressed in suits, with a colorful abstract background.

    Matchstick Men, 2023

  • A lush, green jungle scene with tall twisted trees, dense foliage, a calm water pool with lily pads, and sunlight filtering through the canopy.

    Gaia’s Song

  • A person standing on a rocky outcrop holding a staff with a glowing blue crystal, overlooking a misty valley at sunset with mountains in the distance

    Passage

  • A person walking through a snowy forest path during sunset, surrounded by pink and orange trees.

    Sojourn

  • A woman with blue eyes and brown hair leaning forward in a snowy mountain landscape, wearing a light-colored winter coat, scarf, and gloves.

    Discovery

  • A futuristic spaceship hovers above a fiery landscape with mountains, emitting lightning in the sky.

    Ravage

  • A young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a pink jacket, gray shirt, headphones, and a backpack, walking through a park with pink cherry blossom trees in full bloom on a bright day.

    Sakura Vibe

  • A dolphin jumping out of the water during sunset with clouds and several people on jet skis in the background.

    Dolphin Break

  • A snow leopard walking through snow with icy blue eyes, surrounded by a snowy landscape and trees in the background.

    Snow Stealth

  • Modern hotel bedroom with large bed, leather and fabric seating, and floor-to-ceiling windows showing trees outside.

    A Room

  • A man with a hat and backpack wading through a river in a lush forest, surrounded by people in boats.

    Today’s Tom Sawyer

  • A fantasy-style woman with pale skin and piercing blue eyes, dressed in a dark cloak with intricate gold patterns, wearing a large hood and a brooch with swirling designs, set against a background with warm tones and large brown rocks.

    Adapt or Perish

  • A sailing ship with multiple sails sailing on the ocean during sunset with a partly cloudy sky.

    Setting Sail

  • A young woman with blonde hair and a serious expression, wearing battle gear, stands in a destroyed city with collapsed buildings and numerous wrecked cars, illuminated by a warm, golden light.

    Gieger Ticks

  • Close-up of a human eye with a digital, futuristic overlay in the iris, resembling a high-tech interface.

    Record

  • A woman with styled hair relaxing in a pink vintage clawfoot bathtub filled with bubbles, holding a glass, with pink and blue splashes and bubbles in the background.

    Bubbles in Pink

  • A digital painting of a man in a long dark coat walking down a snowy city street at night, with vintage cars and glowing street lamps, evoking a noir atmosphere.

    Walk in Time

  • A black and white digital illustration of a young woman with wet hair standing in the rain on a city street at night, wearing a leather jacket and a hoodie, with cars and a blurred figure in the background.

    Pieces

  • Four people walking on a cracked road, with long shadows cast behind them, in black and white.

    Cuatro Sombras a Las Cuatro

A person holding an umbrella walking on a wet urban street with parked trucks and a building labeled "Stage 4" in the background.

JKP is

Joe Kawasaki - an award-winning creator who works with a diverse team of highly skilled artisans that span the globe.

His journey began as a kid with a camera and some wanderlust. It became a long and winding road around the world and back home to Los Angeles, CA.

Along the way, he’s been privileged to work with amazing pros throughout the USA, and in Mumbai, London, Milan, Cairo, Beirut, Kuwait, Dubai, and Bangkok; as well as working with BBDO, Blu-Grey, Team Young & Rubicam, Amazon Studios, Scott Free Television, and Blizzard Entertainment.

He is currently developing narrative content for Features/TV & YouTube, and continues working for commercial broadcast and corporate branding clientele. 

LEGAL

MORRIS YORN BARNES LEVINE KRINTZMAN

RUBENSTEIN KOHNER & GELLMAN

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Representative: Gregg Gellman

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MANAGER

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Representative: Sidney Sherman

sidney@rosaentertainment.com

TELEVISION LITERARY

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Representatives:

Nathan DeRemer

Malcom Hamilton

Danny Alexander

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