Gavin Boyter

Gavin Boyter is a UK-based writer/director of short films and music videos.

Biography

Boyter attended the Northern Media School (part of Sheffield Hallam University) between 1997-98, graduating with an MA in Film and Television drama.

In 1998 his short film "Our House" was shown at the Leeds International Film Festival.

In 2003 he won a commission to direct a music video for the Primal Scream track "A Deep Hit of Morning Sun" through Scottish-based scheme 4 Minute Wonders. This led to several music video commissions, including "Lavinia" by The Veils and "Look What You've Done" by Australian band Jet.

In 2005 he directed the first music video for UK grime artist Mr Ti2bs ("No Need to be Extra").

From 2000 to 2007, Boyter directed nine three-minute [http://www.straight8.net/straight8b.htm Straight-8] shorts on Super 8. His 2005 short film "Hide and Seek" featured a voiceover from acclaimed Scottish actor Bill Paterson.

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Short filmography

* "Our House" (1998)
* "I've Just Seen a Face" (1998)
* "Peel" (2002)
* "Anniversary" (2002)
* "Hide and Seek" (2005)
* " [http://www.strangeattractorfilms.com Beyond] " (2007)

Videography

* Primal Scream "A Deep Hit of Morning Sun"
* The Veils (Rough Trade) "Lavinia"
* Jet (East West) "Look What You've Done"
* Mr Ti2bs (Kemet Entertainment) "No Need to be Extra"

Feature films

Boyter set up the production company Strange Attractor Films Ltd. in 2006. He is currently developing his debut feature project "Sparks and Embers".