Lucas Ellman is a musician, music producer, film composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer whose work bridges raw emotion with modern cinematic edge. Born and raised in Chicago and now based in New York City for more than 12 years, Lucas operates out of Staple Studios, his self-built music and sound studio in Brooklyn.

For a decade, Lucas has been a composer with the cutting-edge film and media company Scheme Engine, where he has crafted original music for projects featuring artists ranging from P!nk, Rihanna, Buddy Guy, and Marc Anthony to emerging voices across genres. His film work includes scoring the HBO documentary Romeo Santos: King of Bachata, which earned a Latin Grammy nomination in 2022.

In the commercial world, Lucas has created music for brands such as McDonald’s, Nike, Apple, and Amazon, bringing a distinct blend of musicality and sound design to high-profile campaigns. He recently composed the entire original score for the STARZ docuseries Magic City: An American Fantasy, produced by Drake and Jermaine Dupri, showcasing his range in long-form, narrative-driven composition.

A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in saxophone performance, Lucas is known for his electric, high-energy presence onstage—a quality he’s carried since childhood. As a solo artist, he releases music under the name PRIZES, delivering emotion-charged, grungy glitter-pop that reflects both vulnerability and experimentation.

Alongside his composition work, Lucas has 12 years of experience in sound design and sound mixing for film, television, and commercials, rounding out a multifaceted career defined by creativity, versatility, and bold sonic vision.