Imero Fiorentino

Imero Fiorentino
Imero Fiorentino
BornJuly 12, 1928
Brooklyn, New York
DiedOctober 1, 2013(2013-10-01) (aged 85)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Known forLighting designer and consultant, television lighting

Imero (Immie) Fiorentino (July 12, 1928 – October 1, 2013) was an American lighting designer, considered one of the most respected pioneers and leaders in the American entertainment industry.[1][2][3] Beginning his career as a lighting designer in the Golden Age of Television, he designed productions for such celebrated series as Omnibus, U.S. Steel Hour, Pulitzer Prize Playhouse and Kraft Television Theatre.[4] Fiorentino's expertise was often called upon by industry professionals throughout the world to consult on the planning and development of major productions, exhibits, museums and architectural projects;[5] from the Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention and numerous United States presidential election debates, major concert tours and television specials to the environmental lighting for Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World.[6] His consulting work on major corporate events with clients included: Anheuser-Busch,[7] Michelin, Electrolux, American Express and Xerox.

  1. ^ Media Marvels for Hire, "New York Magazine," April 19, 1976, John Mariani
  2. ^ "Q&A: Imero Fiorentino, independent Lighting Designer." StudioDaily.com. August 22, 2006. Retrieved on 4 December 2008.
  3. ^ Management, Imero Fiorentino, "On Location," March/April, 1978
  4. ^ [1] Kraft Television Theater-Credited as Lighting Director for unknown episodes
  5. ^ Vogel, David B (20 April 2007). "Are Schools Adequately Training Technical Directors for Professional Careers? Archived 2008-08-30 at the Wayback Machine" USITT. Retrieved on 4 December 2008.
  6. ^ Lampert-Gréaux, Ellen (11 June 2002). "Imero Fiorentino, James C. Fuller, and John McGraw, 2002 Wally Nominees." LiveDesign Online. Retrieved on 4 December 2008.
  7. ^ Command Performance: Producing an Affair for Blacktie and Beer, "Video Systems," April, 1979, Suzanne Mead