Author Chris Shimojima

Chris Shimojima

Chris Shimojima is a part-Japanese-part-Chinese-American writer, director, and video editor based in New York City. His passion for film music is what led him to visual and character-driven storytelling. He is constantly searching for new ways to combine showmanship with subtle psychological introspection. After graduating NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dramatic Writing, he joined the high-profile digital agency R/GA, where he worked as an editor on numerous viral campaigns while cultivating his skills as a writer/director of narrative short films, which have played at various international film festivals. He is currently working on his debut feature film.

“Do Not Fear Mistakes:” Meet the Artists Behind “Signal Strength,” the NYC WiFi Orchestra

Chris Shimojima and Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin

Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Music, Society & Culture

Statements from the filmmaker and composer behind “Signal Strength,” one of the most exciting compositions of the year.