“One of the greatest takeaways from working with Elias was his honesty. He never overpromises. He soberly evaluates any situation on set and graciously offers his perspective on solutions and ways to improve a shot. We invariably went with Elias’s ideas because we knew he could execute them. He’s a true artist and collaborator, and we look forward to working with him in the future.

Elias is an expert in his field – he excels at collaboration and goes the extra mile to do whatever is best for the project. He’s a director’s dream because he is eager to execute within the vision of the project, while also full of his own ideas and know-how for how to elevate said vision. He clearly states what he needs to do his job well in pre-production, and that communication translates on-set as well, where he is clear, practical and enthusiastic.

Beyond executing his own role perfectly, Elias also gives special care to uplift his team and the production as a whole. He explains his thought process clearly and respectfully, often teaching those around him. He is indisputably the most knowledgeable person in the room about his craft, but he knows how to work with people of all skill levels. I’ve always stepped away from a set with Elias having learned something.

Finally, Elias makes each of his projects the center of his attention and will give it the same time and care as the director. He’ll answer your calls and be an asset and collaborator from start to finish.”