"Atsushi Nishijima, known as Jima-an on-set stills photographer who in the past decade and a half has worked with some of our era's most important filmmakers, among them Safdie, Yorgos Lanthimos, Ava DuVernay"
"Atsushi Nishijima, known as Jima, has photographed some of the biggest films of the last decade, capturing actors and crew members in between takes, sometimes at sensitive, stressful moments."
Atsushi Nishijima, known as Jima, is an accomplished on-set stills photographer who has worked on numerous significant films over the past fifteen years. He captures behind-the-scenes moments of actors and crew members between takes, often documenting sensitive and stressful situations. His portfolio includes work with major filmmakers and productions. The article describes an experience where the narrator, a first-time actor with no prior experience, was cast in a small role in Josh Safdie's film "Marty Supreme" alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. During filming in fall 2024, the narrator encountered Nishijima on set while experiencing anxiety about their acting debut.
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