Rupert Parkes / Photek

Rupert Parkes, also known as Photek, is a Los Angeles based British recording artist, composer, and electronic music DJ.

Most recently he completed Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 (Infinity Ward - August 2023) and two movie scores for director Martin Campbell (Casino Royal): action thriller “The Protege” (Millennium) starring Maggie Q, Samuel L Jackson, Michael Keaton, and “Memory” (Black Bear Pictures) starring Liam Neeson, Monica Bellucci, Guy Pearce.

Photek has scored many notable TV shows from “How To Get Away With Murder” (Shondaland) starring Viola Davis, to “Into The Night” (Netflix), which in 2020 premiered in the top 10 most watched shows on Netflix.

Over his career he has contributed music to a long list of film, TV and video game productions as far back as “Blade” in 1998. Photek also scored Fox Television’s “Gang Related “ (Imagine Entertainment) with director Allen Hughes.

Photek began making his mark on electronic music history as a game-changer in the UK dance music explosion of the 90’s.  After 3 consecutive Grammy Award nominations, his music has earned further universal respect and acclaim.

As a composer, Rupert has electronic music and textured cinematic soundscapes that combine the ethereal with compelling themes and motifs.

Rupert currently holds both US and UK passports which can be advantageous for producers operating in different tax jurisdictions.