Atsushi Nishijima
Atsushi Nishijima, a Japanese photographer based in New York, is renowned for his still photography in films like Money Monster (2016), Poor Things (2023), and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017). His most significant collaboration is with Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, spanning nearly a decade since their first project, The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017). Nishijima has worked on Lanthimos’ films, including The Favourite (2018), Poor Things (2023), and Kinds of Kindness (2024), capturing behind-the-scenes moments with a candid, intimate style. Nishijima’s approach, influenced by his Japanese heritage, emphasizes quiet observation and authenticity. Beyond Lanthimos, he has collaborated with directors like Alejandro González Iñárritu and clients like Nike and Apple, while his street photography is showcased in his book Loiter.
Filmography (25)
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
Materialists
Father Mother Sister Brother
Kinds of Kindness
Bird
Barbie
Poor Things
The Report
The Beach Bum
The Sun Is Also a Star
The Favourite
A Wrinkle in Time
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Going in Style
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Money Monster
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Selma
A Walk Among the Tombstones
St. Vincent
A Most Violent Year
The Place Beyond the Pines
Blood Ties
