Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes is credited as the gaffer on the 1977 film Equus. In film production, the gaffer is the chief lighting technician and head of the electrical department, responsible for executing the cinematographer’s lighting plan to achieve the desired visual style and mood of a scene. Holmes’ role on Equus involved designing and managing the lighting setup for the film, ensuring consistency and technical precision across shots.

Equus was a drama directed by Sidney Lumet, based on Peter Shaffer’s stage play, and featured cinematography by Gerry Fisher. The film’s lighting design would have contributed to its atmospheric and often stark visual presentation, aligning with its psychological and thematic content. Holmes’ credited work on the film represents one of the few documented points in t…