Gavin Heffernan
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Gavin Heffernan | |
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Heffernan at Grand Canyon National Park in April 2014 | |
| Born | April 2, 1980 |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, photographer, producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | www |
Gavin Heffernan (born April 2, 1980) is a Canadian filmmaker, photographer, and producer. He co-wrote the psychological horror film The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014) [1] and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015)[2] with writing partner Adam Robitel. Also known for directing experimental visual works, primarily timelapse,[3] featured in the Rolling Stones' 2015 Zip Code Tour[4] as well as their 2016 Desert Trip shows. Heffernan also contributed visuals to Pink Floyd's Roger Waters' 2016 concerts, Paul Simon's 2018 Homeward Bound Farewell Tour, and John Mayer's 2022 Sob Rock tour.
Gavin Heffernan was born on April 2, 1980, in Oakville, Ontario. He is an alumnus of McGill University and the American Film Institute. While attending McGill, Gavin wrote, directed, and starred in the feature film Expiration (2003). Though budgeted at a meagre $10,000, the film was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Canadian Filmmakers' Festival, received a 76% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes,[5] and acclaim from publications Variety,[6] and Ain't it Cool News.[7]
