Biography
Hristo Idakiev is a gaffer in the film industry, responsible for overseeing lighting setups and electrical requirements on film productions. Their credited work includes major international productions, with a focus on action and genre films. Idakiev served as gaffer on 300: Rise of an Empire in 2014, contributing to the visual execution of the film’s large-scale battle sequences and dramatic lighting contrasts.
In 2019, Idakiev worked as gaffer on Angel Has Fallen, a thriller involving high-stakes action and tactical operations. Their role involved managing complex lighting setups for both interior and exterior scenes, ensuring consistency in tone and visibility. The film’s production demanded precise control over lighting to match the suspense-driven narrative.
More recently, Idakiev c…
