EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
Hamilton is a hybrid production / lighting designer working in film & live performance.
He is a visual storyteller specializing in bespoke, immersive environments.
His inventive designs have transformed spaces on both coasts and in the UK.
Professional experience includes music videos, commercials, and off-Broadway.
Based in Brooklyn, NY. Previously Oakland, CA.
WORLD BUILDING
His creative process relies on the collaborations of diverse teams where curiosity, thoughtful analysis, and experimentation produce immersive audience experiences.
Whether designing for stage or film, he believes cross-pollination between disciplines is vital for bold, imagistic designs.
His specific interest in new works integrates a holistic approach — synthesizing visual research, dramaturgy, politics, and pop culture.
Hamilton's expanded arts interests encompass: public art, interactive projections, multimedia installations, and site-specific performances.
RECENT CREDITS
The Oresteia (Gallery Players, NYC), Gera sa Droga (Rattlestick Theater, NYC), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Cardinal Stage, IN), Call Me By Any Other Name (Muhlenberg College, PA), The Empty Place (New Dramatists, NYC).
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Contact:
NYU Tisch (Design for Stage and Film)
UC Berkeley (Theater, Design Concentration)
University of Leeds (Performance Design)
hello [at] hamiltonguillen [dot] com