Gavin Bowden is an award-winning director and producer who has been creating thought-provoking stories for film, television, and digital media for over 25 years. He is best known for his work on the acclaimed British crime drama series Luther, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing.
Gavin began his career as a camera assistant in the early 90s, working on films such as Alien 3 and The Fifth Element. He quickly moved up the ranks and began directing commercials and music videos for the likes of Nike, Adidas, and Sony Music. His work caught the attention of television and film producers and he was soon directing episodes of popular British TV shows like Eastenders and Holby City.
In 2010, Gavin made his feature film debut with the British horror-comedy, The Cottage. The film was a critical and commercial success and earned him a nomination for Best British Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.
In 2011, Gavin was hired to direct several episodes of the BBC drama series Luther, starring Idris Elba. His work on the show was praised by critics and audiences alike. Most notably, in 2012, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special for his work on the second season of Luther.
Since then, Gavin has continued to work on a variety of projects, including feature films, television shows, and digital content. He has directed episodes of the Netflix series The Last Kingdom and worked on the feature films The Huntsman: Winter's War and The Girl in the Spider's Web.
Gavin's work has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including an Emmy, a BAFTA nomination, and a British Independent Film Award nomination. He continues to be a sought-after director, with his latest project, the psychological thriller The Photographer, set to be released later this year.