Les Erskine
Cunoscut Pentru
Lighting
Biografie
A native of the Pacific Northwest, this lighting designer has crafted a distinct voice through collaborative works that illuminate mood, space, and narrative. With a background in fine arts and technical theater, the craft blends precise engineering with a sensitive sense of atmosphere. Across varied venues—from intimate galleries to large performance stages—the approach emphasizes clarity, texture, and the subtle choreography of light with time and movement. Known for a patient, problem-solving mindset, the professional process prioritizes listening to directors, designers, and performers to shape environments that support storytelling. The work continues to evolve through experimentation, mentorship, and a thoughtful commitment to craft and craftspersonship.
Filmografie
Hollow Man II
2006 — gaffer
Lightning: Bolts of Destruction
2003 — director of photography
Phenomenon II
2003 — director of photography
A Guy Thing
2003 — second unit director of photography
First Shot
2002 — director of photography
Sweet Deception
1998 — director of photography
Excess Baggage
1997 — chief lighting technician
Carpool
1996 — gaffer
Jumanji
1995 — chief lighting technician
Hideaway
1995 — gaffer
Timecop
1994 — gaffer
Boy Meets Girl
1993 — gaffer