Chris Gavin was born in Dundee, Scotland, and grew up in Cambridge. After the one year Art Foundation Course at Cambridge College of Arts and Technology he studied Graphic Design at the University of Humberside, graduating with a First Class BA (Hons). He specialised in film, video and animation, developing skills across both traditional and the emerging digital production tools.

His career began in the mid-1990s at Cambridge Animation Systems, leading to roles at Warner Bros. Feature Animation in Los Angeles and London, Telemagination, and Acme Filmworks.

In 2001 Chris joined TANDEM Films in Islington, spending 12 years compositing, art directing and directing commercials and short films for clients including the BBC, Sky, M&C Saatchi, and Transport for London. His short film "TXT ISLAND" was a British Animation Awards finalist in 2010.

Since going freelance in 2014, career highlights include Lead Compositor on Channel 4's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" (Lupus Films, 2016), compositor on Headspace animations (Nexus Studios, 2017–18), and Senior Compositor on Netflix feature "My Father's Dragon" for Cartoon Saloon (2021–22).

Chris is now available for new work — remotely from his Cornwall studio or in-house by arrangement. Please email if you'd like to discuss a project.