Project Info
About
IWOYI: Within The Echo
Format
Kodak 16mm 7219, Arriflex SR3, ARRI Alexa Mini, Panavision Primos
Credits
Director
Tayo Rapoport & Rohan Ayinde
Production
Noir
About
Born into an Anglo-French-Vietnamese family of artists, Kai initially studied Fine Art filmmaking before learning the craft from the ground up. Working closely with camera and lighting crews, he built a strong technical foundation, progressing through roles as an assistant and gaffer before establishing himself as a cinematographer—where his true vocation lies.
Alongside filmmaking, Kai is an accomplished stills photographer and dedicated student of film history. His influences span cultures and eras, drawing from figures such as Alex Webb, Wong Kar-wai, Khalik Allah, Jacques Tati, and Arthur Jafa.
His work combines social awareness, commercial sensibility, and a distinctive visual language into a cohesive whole—where diverse cultures, palettes, and perspectives actively enrich one another.
Awards
British Arrows, Cinematography, Silver, Young Talent (2021)
One Point Four Awards, Gold, Best Dance Film (2022)
Young Arrow Awards, Best Cinematography Nomination (2022)
Creative Circle Awards, Gold, Most Promising DOP (2023)
Young Arrow Awards, Best Cinematography Nomination (2023)
Berlin Commercial, Best Cinematography Nomination (2024)
Representation
United Talent Agency
API Corp (FR)
Right To Work
United Kingdom, European Union & United States (O-1 visa)
Credit
Design
Open SystemDevelopment
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