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Gavin Elder has worked on a diverse range of projects, directing films for: David Lynch with Dom Perignon. David Gilmour Live in Pompeii. Mark Ronson in studio New York. Duran Duran Live in Manchester.
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I picked up my Dad’s Super 8 camerawhen I was ten years old. The unique Super 8 sound, and the tactile feel of film running through the camera lit something inside me. Follow LUX on Instagram:luxthemagazine
Working with David Gilmour has been an absolute high point. I remember the very first day we started filming at Bray Studios, he was rehearsing with the other members of Pink Floyd [Rick Wright and Nick Mason], and someone shouted, ‘Let’s do C Numb!’ They launched into ‘Comfortably Numb’, and the hairs on the back of my neck jumped up.
This varies from artist to artist, but I think the most important element is for the performer to be relaxed enough with the process of filming that they focus on the music and their performance. My role is to then select camera positions and capture the show without being obtrusive. The musical highlights, subtle glances and infectious smiles betw...
Don’t they say you should never meet your heroes? Working with David Lynch on a project for Dom Pérignonwas extraordinary; he had such a great sense of humour and incredible focus while working. I remember the laughter, and a great sense of team work.
I think street art as much as fine art has influenced my approach. I’ve made films with Faile, Shepard Fairey and street artist Ludo. Giles Walker made a phenomenal piece titled The Last Supperwhich I documented. I travel extensively and different cities around the world contribute to the vitality and energy in my work.
Oct 25, 2017 · Helming the visuals for Live at Pompeii was longtime Gilmour visual compatriot Gavin Elder, who also lensed live events and their subsequent releases for the likes of AC/DC, Robbie Williams, and Duran Duran.
Gavin Elder is known for David Gilmour: Live At Pompeii (2017), Duran Duran: A Hollywood High (2022) and Duran Duran: Live at Wembley (2004).
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Oct 23, 2014 · South African filmmaker Gavin Elder talks about his lucky break filming Duran Duran, working with artists and what he learnt from David Lynch.
Apr 17, 2017 · For the latest installment of In Residence, director Gavin Elder, known for his extensive documentation of synth-pop legends Duran Duran, captures the couple in their labyrinthine Camps Bay pad.
