GAVIN KELLY, ASC is a dynamic cinematographer with an extensive background in visual arts, music, and film, which fuels an explorative
creative drive evident throughout his work.
Gavin recently shot the pilot and first season of the new hit Amazon Studios series BALLARD, inspired by the work of bestselling author
Michael Connelly (Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer).
Gavin's other work includes the acclaimed Apple TV+ anthology series LITTLE AMERICA, with executive producers Siân Heder (Coda),
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick), Alan Yang (Master of None), and Lee Eisenberg (The Office, Lessons In Chemistry).
He lensed the Emmy Award winning series WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA for showrunners RZA and Alex Tse, Imagine Television
(Ron Howard, Brian Grazer), and Hulu. Gavin’s formative cinematography on the pilot helped create the dynamic look and energy of the
series, and evolved with cinematic storytelling in the Wu-universe.
Gavin was the DP on four cinematic seasons of the renowned anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, created by Ryan Murphy
for FX. He also lensed the pilots for the the popular series 9-1-1 (with Ryan Murphy and Fox), and THE EQUALIZER (with Queen Latifah
for CBS).
His feature work includes films honored at many top international film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Toronto, and Tribeca. Credits
include LUV (Common, Danny Glover), THE DRY LAND (America Ferrera, Ryan O’Nan), CABIN FEVER (reboot for IFC Films), and the
OSCAR-winning musical WEST BANK STORY.
Gavin earned an M.F.A. in Film Production at USC School of Cinematic Arts. While in undergraduate studies in Visual Arts at UCSD,
Gavin was awarded two Student Emmys for his work.He received the prestigious A.S.C. HERITAGE AWARD for Outstanding
Cinematography, Honorable Commendation, from the American Society of Cinematographers.
Gavin lives in Los Angeles with his family. He is represented by UTA | United Talent Agency.