Boris Elkis Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended Gnesin's Private School of Music and the Russian Music Academy, both located in Moscow
• Started out as a composer for the films "The Godson" and "Streetwise" in 1998
• Quote: "I think films have an incredible power․ One good film can alter society's consciousness․․․I always thought, what a privilege it would be to be involved in a medium that has the power to change lives․"
• Quote: "(On "A Perfect Getaway"): "I was fortunate to be able to write a score that transforms and takes an emotional journey․․․From a dramatic perspective, it is always good to be able to start and finish at the extreme opposites․""
• Best known as a film composer and music programmer who has worked on "Aeon Flux," "Freddy vs․ Jason," and "Street Kings․"
• Has often collaborated with fellow composer Graeme Revell, including projects like "Freddy vs․ Jason" and "Aeon Flux․"
• Programmed and arranged music for the video games "Call of Duty II," "Call of Duty II: Big Red One," and "Wolverine․"
• Also contributed to the reality TV series "Survivor" and "Fear Factor․"