Goh Iromoto is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker known for crafting emotionally resonant stories with striking visual depth. Born to Japanese immigrant parents who founded a Canadian newspaper, Goh developed an early fascination with human connection and storytelling. This curiosity led him to study Human Geography, deepening his understanding of the complex relationship between people and place.
Goh Iromoto is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker known for crafting emotionally resonant stories with striking visual depth. Born to Japanese immigrant parents who founded a Canadian newspaper, Goh developed an early fascination with human connection and storytelling. This curiosity led him to study Human Geography, deepening his understanding of the complex relationship between people and place.
Blending a background in cinematography with a passion for empathy-driven narratives, Goh creates work that is both visually compelling and emotionally profound. In 2023, he directed Forever for The Farmer’s Dog — a Super Bowl commercial that moved audiences and critics alike, earning widespread acclaim and an Emmy nomination for its portrayal of the enduring bond between humans and their pets.
He followed this with Another Birthday, an emotionally charged film for Apple and TBWA\Media Arts Lab, which highlighted lives saved by Apple technology. The project won multiple Cannes Lions and solidified Goh’s reputation as a director whose work marries cinematic purity with emotional nuance.
Represented globally for commercial work, Goh has been recognized by AICP, Shots, the Webby Awards, and Vimeo Staff Picks. He continues to push creative boundaries, telling stories that are grounded in empathy, authenticity, and a deep understanding of the human experience.