“Having worked with some of the greatest classical film composers of our time such as, Alan Silvestri, Basil Poledouris, and Jerry Goldsmith, I find Todd's experience and talents as a visual director allows a unique and powerful perspective in his ability to bind character to story and create emotion throughout a scene with his music. In my opinion, Todd is an up and coming star in the film music industry."
Frank Serafine - Academy Award® winning Sound Designer/Composer -The Hunt for Red October, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
Frank Serafine - Academy Award® winning Sound Designer/Composer -The Hunt for Red October, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
“I have had the distinct pleasure to work with Todd Erickson on the Dreamworks Animation feature film, 'How to Train Your Dragon'. As the Head of Layout, I'm impressed with Todd’s ability to not only stage scenes incredibly effectively, but to think outside-the-box and previsualize shots that really push the creative envelope. I have found him to be an artist who thrives in a creative environment and works well as part of a team. I strongly recommend Todd to anyone looking to staff a previz or rough layout department with seasoned and exceptional talent."
Gil Zimmerman - Head of Layout - How to Train Your Dragon, Puss in Boots, Shark Tale.
Gil Zimmerman - Head of Layout - How to Train Your Dragon, Puss in Boots, Shark Tale.
“An extremely creative artist with a uniquely innovative spirit. Todd's work always exceeds expectation."
Brett Leonard - Director - The Lawnmower Man, Virtuosity.
Brett Leonard - Director - The Lawnmower Man, Virtuosity.
“I relied on Todd as the key layout artist, beginning with previsualization and ending with the completion of the final camera. He always has great ideas for improving storytelling through the shots, with his artistic talent, staging and composition. His technical understanding makes Todd a perfect candidate for any position that involves previsualization, rough layout and cinematics."
Pepe Valencia - Head of Layout - Hop, The Polar Express, The Aviator.
Pepe Valencia - Head of Layout - Hop, The Polar Express, The Aviator.
“Todd Erickson is one of the most versatile and talented people I've had the pleasure to work with in Hollywood. He's a great editor, but where he really shines is as a composer. Hire this guy."
P.J. Pesce - Director/Creator - Sniper 3, The Adventures of Chico and Guapo.
P.J. Pesce - Director/Creator - Sniper 3, The Adventures of Chico and Guapo.
"And writing about talent... Todd Erickson also triples up as Co-Editor, Music Writer and Sound Mixer. Together with the rest of the crew does a beautiful job."
Marla Newborn - Program Content Director - Fangoria Entertainment on Green River.
Marla Newborn - Program Content Director - Fangoria Entertainment on Green River.
"Todd has the creativity, passion and talent of ten people.. for the price of two!"
Paul D’Acri - Creator/Producer - The Adventures of Chico and Guapo.
"Todd Erickson’s ominous synthesizer score strikes just the right apprehensive vibe for the misfortune ahead."
Peter Debruge - Variety Magazine on Green River.
Peter Debruge - Variety Magazine on Green River.
Todd and Jerry Goldsmith
Todd was honored with the very first BMI Jerry Goldsmith Film Scoring Award/Scholarship at UCLA.