Gavin Owen Media

Freelance Videographer from the Rhondda valleys, experienced in filming events, music videos, live sessions, theatre shows and community projects

I'm a freelance videographer with a BA (Hons) from The University of South Wales, I have production experience as a Runner, Production Assistant, Boom Operator and Locations Assistant i've worked on Good Arrows (2009) for ITV4, The Case Conference for The University of Glamorgan (2010), Panic Button (2011) for Movie Mogul and Getting Lucky (2013) for Women's Aid.

I have also worked for various Production Companies, Charities and Organisations throughout South Wales such as Ignite (2009 - 2010), Valleyskids (2010 - 2011), Candy Jar Productions (2010 - 2011), Sporting Marvels (2010-2012), All About Guitars - Skill Up break Free Programme (2013-14 ) working as in house Media support or as an office assistant.

During my time at Sporting Marvels working as the in house videographer i also worked freelance,

Since July 2012 I've been a full time freelancer in that time and during my time at Sporting Marvels I have produced videos for Scottish band Superhero, Ascendance Theatre Arts, Spectacle Theatre Company, Cardiff Methodist Church, Valleyskids, DHI, Coleg Y Cymoedd, Kite Academy of Performing Arts, Hope Church Rhondda, Ev-entz, Waleswide, Cuddy Demolitions, Industrial Training Services, Cornerstone Pentecostal Church(Trefforest), Freeschool Court Evangelical Church(Hridgend), Diabolical Drama, CICC (Cymru Institute For Contemporary Christianity, Foster Care Cooperative, Theatr Fforwm Cymru, Race Equality First, University of Trinity St Davids, FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches), Up and Coming Methyr and Cast Theatre Company

I have also worked with other companies and other fellow freelancers such as SSP Media, Far-sight Creative, Peter Wooding Productions, Bulldozer Films, West Ent Productions, Carter Media, Like An Egg Productions and BurntDustMedia.

I've been fortunate enough to film interview and film public figures such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and John Taylor from Duran Duran, I've also had the privilege of filming at Wembley Stadium and i've also filmed a new world record attempt for Cardiff Methodist Church .

Referrals

"Gavin Owen has been filming for Ascendance Theatre Arts for over 2 years now in a variety of locations. Filming includes show reel footage, end of term variety shows and full scale theatre productions. Gavin is reliable, dependable and consistent. DVD production always has a very quick turnover and on occasion Gavin has gone above and beyond by uploading footage directly to our youtube channel for us"
- Sophie Herrmann, Director of Ascendance Theatre Arts

We at Theatr Fforwm Cymru have worked with Gavin on several projects now. He has always been professional and friendly, and he works well with our staff and the young people we work with. He has successfully filmed and edited small scale interviews, conferences, scenes and whole productions for us, responding well to the needs of different project. His editing is always professional - often working to tight deadlines, but always willing to make adjustments where we have need them. We would happily recommend his service’s to any small theatre company or charity looking for a friendly and reliable video production service. - Theatr Fforwm Cymru

Gavin worked with us as a camera operator on a youth dance project, recording their final performance. He was punctual, easy to work with and proffesional at all times. His footage was great quality and well shot. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again - Gavin Hales, BurntDustMedia

Gavin worked with All About Music UK Ltd as freelance media (video / photography / editor) for the Skill Up, Break Free employability project funded through European Social Funds and managed through WCVA between September 2013 and August 2014.
We are very pleased with his work and his approach. He gave above his hired time to ensure we were provided with quality images and promotional video to use during and after the project. He is very easy and accommodating to work with. I highly recommend Gavin.
- Kevin Webb, All About Music UK

Gavin is a legend! He has a great heart and he applies his talent to the best if his abilities. Hire him, he's worth it! - Gary Smith, CEO of Ignite, Director of Cardiff Street Pastors

Gavin is a hardworking individual who goes above and beyond the call of duty in order to achieve results. A reliable and dependable individual, Gavin has bucket loads of enthusiasm. - Justin Chalenor, Far-sight Creative

Gavin is a hard-working, reliable person - who is a pleasure to work with. - Shaun Russell, Director at Candy Jar LTD

I worked with Gavin when he recorded a few videos of me playing the piano. He is incredibly easy to work with, has an amazing eye for detail and the videos he produced looked fantastic. I look forward to the chance of working with him again in the future. - Madoc Davies, Composer /Freelance Musician

"We were recommended by a friend to Gavin Owen Media when looking for someone to film our latest theatre production. Organising was very straight forward, Gavin found our difficult location with ease, and set up quickly and efficiently ready to shoot. The DVD's were supplied within a matter of weeks, and are a wonderful memento of an enjoyable performance. Gavin was professional, knowledgeable and friendly throughout the entire process" Diabolical Drama

"Gavin was able to step into a project at very short notice, and quickly understood the brief - including the sensitivity of the project (working with the restrictions of filming looked after children). The work was turned around quickly, and what was produced was outstanding - in quality and presentability. Gavin was fantastic to work with; his ideas, positive approach, levels of communication and professionalism were outstanding and from the very first meeting I was convinced this was the right person and organisation to work with. I look forward to our next project together. "
Katrina Rohman - Marketing & Strategy Officer
Foster Care Co-operative

"Gavin captured a public lecture with minimal impact on proceedings, and created a professional video including multiple angles, and integration of presentation slides. Great job. Wholehearted recommendation! ” Paul Hocking - CICC (Cymru Institute for Contemporary Christianity)

Gavin is great. I've had the pleasure of working with him during the filming of Sofar Sounds Shows in Cardiff and he always beautifully captures the atmosphere of the different locations we have our shows in. I highly recommend him and can't wait to work with him again!
Ruth Lalliankimi. Coordinator Sofar Sounds Cardiff