Kei Chisaka
Football Subcultures - Player Profile
A dynamic profile film shot against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, exploring the city’s alternative football culture—a unique fusion of sport, fashion, music, and community. Directed by James Copson the film follows footballer and community leader Kei Chisaka as he redefines his relationship to the beautiful game through his involvement in an Otaku (obsessive) subculture.
Player Profile
Cinematographer
Sony FX 6 + Cooke SP3 Lenses
James Copson
Anattic
Ear to the Ground
We spent a day with Kei, navigating the vibrant streets of Tokyo, knowing we needed to stay agile. To capture the energy and intimacy of this profile piece, I built a compact camera package featuring the Sony FX6 paired with Cooke SP3 lenses. Cooke lenses are my go-to for their ability to beautifully render faces, and for a story so rooted in Kei's personal journey, they were perfect for helping the audience connect with him on a deeper level. The SP3s, with their Panchro classic DNA, effortlessly complemented the street photography aesthetic that James (the director) and I envisioned.
To enhance this look, I used gentle 1/16 and 1/8 diffusion filters, amplifying the vintage, tactile, and organic qualities of the image. While Tokyo is synonymous with cutting-edge visuals, we aimed for something more analogue—an aesthetic inspired by skateboard culture and photographers like Ed Templeton. This approach allowed us to reflect the raw, creative spirit of Tokyo’s football culture, a stark contrast to the polished football scene often associated with the UK.
Featured in Lower Block Magazine.
Kei Chisaka
