Reuben Morrison

Lighting Systems Supervisor, Lighting Systems Technician, Senior Lighting Technician, Lighting Assistant, Board Operator, Generator Operator, Gaffer, Best Boy Lighting


Director at Lux de Lux limited

Currently in Wellington, New Zealand

Based in Wellington, New Zealand

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Bio

Reuben Morrison is recently known for his work on Disney's Alien : Earth (2025), Avatar : Fire and Ash (2025) and previously both the Hobbit and the Lord of the rings Trilogys (2001-2004), (2010-2012)
his lighting equipment hire company "Lux de lux limited" has provided the lighting control systems and operation in New Zealand for many of the large scale feature films shot in New Zealand starting with Avatar (2007) to Avatar : Fire and Ash (2025) and many more projects in between ...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-morrison-icls-signz-874a1726/

•25 years of experience in lighting for film, television, and live events

•Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence

•Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Licence

•EWP (Elevated Work Platform) Certification

•Boom Lift Endorsement

•Working at heights Certification

•Forklift Licence

•Professional Conduct Certification (NZ Film Industry)

•Extensive experience in all modern lighting control systems

•Strong networking and lighting system integration skills

•Freelance lighting technician skilled in rigging, lighting console operation, and derigging lights

•Equally at home on or offset in any lighting dept , small or large scale

•References available on request

•Available to travel for work immediately if needed

ProjectsSkills & QualificationsGear

Feature Films

Mulan

Lighting Systems Technician

2020

The Christmas Chronicles 2

Board Operator (Weta Digital NZ PIck ups unit)

2020

Avatar sequels

Lighting Systems Technician

2019

The Meg

Board Operator

2018

Mortal Engines

Board Operator - Supervising console operator op (Second Unit)

2018

Ghost in the Shell

Board Operator

2017

Pete's Dragon

Lighting Technician

2016

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

Board Operator

2016

Furious 7

Board Operator

2015

True Crime: How to Murder Your Wife

Unit Best Boy

2015

What We Do in the Shadows

Lighting Technician

2014

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Board Operator

2014

Jack the Giant Slayer

Board Operator

2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Board Operator

2013

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Board Operator

2012

Avatar

Board Operator

2009

District 9

Board Operator

2009

The Water Horse

Lighting Assistant

2007

X-Men: The Last Stand

Board Operator

2006

King Kong

Board Operator

2005

Without a Paddle

Lighting Technician

2004

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Board Operator

2003

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Lighting Technician

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Board Operator

2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Board Operator

2001


Television Series

Paranormal unit

Board Operator

2018

Thunderbirds Are Go

Board Operator

2016

The Almighty Johnsons

Generator Operator

2011

Outrageous Fortune

Generator Operator

2010

The Insiders Guide to Love

Lighting Technician

2005


Short Films

Mis-drop

Gaffer

2013

The Wooden Koru

Gaffer

2011

Choice Night

Lighting Technician

2010

Crossing the Line

Lighting Technician

2008


Television Features

Stolen

Generator Operator

2010


Web Series

Colonial Combat

Gaffer

2018


Other

World of Wearable arts 2017

Senior Lighting Technician

2018


Content

Nomads of the sea

Board Operator

2018