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 is currently shooting the pilot block of the new Amazon MGM Studios series BALLARD, inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly (Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer). Jet Wilkinson is directing.

Gavin's recent 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, Jury Duty).

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 hit 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, originally hailing from San Diego.

He is represented by UTA | United Talent Agency.