About me
Anne E. McMills is a lighting designer, professor, and author. Her career extends across the many facets of the lighting world—from theatre (regional to Broadway and the West End) to television and theme parks to architectural lighting, corporate industrials, concerts, cruise ships, award shows, dance, and opera. In addition to designing both locally and around the U.S., Anne is the Seasonal Lighting Designer for Knott’s Berry Farm theme park in Buena Park, CA. Anne is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829, as well as the author of The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit (now in its second edition!) and 3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design. She is the Head of Lighting for the MFA in Design and Technology at San Diego State University. Anne is committed to the principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression and dismantling systemic barriers to produce and sustain equity for all underprivileged and untapped racial and social identities. For further information, visit www.annemcmillslighting.com
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