A person with shoulder-length hair, glasses, and earrings standing on a city street at dusk, holding a camera in their right hand and wearing a patterned fleece jacket and cables around their neck.

Ryusei Iizuka Rivas

Camera/Production/Lighting

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Ryusei Iizuka Rivas is a filmmaker, photographer, and production professional with experience spanning camera, lighting, and producing roles. They have worked as a Producer, Fixer, Production Assistant, Assistant Camera, and Director of Photography on documentary, branded, and commercial shoots across Japan and the U.S., bringing a cross-cultural perspective and strong technical foundation to every set.

As a producer and co-founder of Niji Spectrum, Ryusei has led small-scale international productions from concept through delivery—handling everything from logistics and permitting to creative direction and post-production. Their background in fine art and photography informs a visual approach rooted in storytelling, culture, and authenticity. Whether shooting on location, building camera rigs, or coordinating crews, they bring a calm, detail-oriented presence and a commitment to emotionally resonant, visually striking work tailored to each production’s needs.

2025 Reel

Recent credits

  • “Night Roster” BTS — Stills Photographer — Oct. - Nov. 2025

  • 3Fils Dubai Brand Video – Director of Photography – Aug. 2025

  • “Layers” short documentary — Co-director & Director of Photography — Jun. - Aug. 2025

  • THA Staffing Brand Video — Digital Imaging Technician — May 2025

  • Ligne Roset JP ad — Camera Production Assistant — Apr. 2025

  • ThurtyThree Music Video - Directory of Photography — February 2025