Gavin Harrison (ON 1988)

Executive Producer @ Section9 productions inc, Los Angeles, CA

CCO – Executive producer @ iConnect Us Pro

Executive Producer – music producer – writer – composer – global distribution – track mastering @ mtrack music

A curiosity and ambition that was nurtured at Newington has developed into Los Angeles based Gavin Harrison’s skills and talents being sought across continents.

When did you attend Newington?

I began my schooling at Newington in 1976 at the Wyvern campus and finished in 1986 at Stanmore campus.

What subjects did you enjoy at Newington?

Art and science.

You acknowledged a teacher, Mr Swain. Why was he an important influence on you?

Mr Swain was my 5^th grade teacher and later, when I reached High School, the Head of the AV Department. Mr Swain allowed, encouraged and inspired me to utilize the college audio visual equipment during lunch and after school to develop my skills and build my personal projects.

I believe this support and tutelage played a significant role in cultivating my skills, which led to my acceptance into Film College at a very young age. To this day, I remain captivated by art, music, production and the advertising industry.

Tell us a little about Gavin Harrison today:

Currently I am the owner and Executive Producer at Section9 Productions, a full service advertising Production Company based in Los Angeles that specializes in extensive location & studio print campaigns including CGI & motion content. The company has over 20 years combined experience in print, film & television to bring a unique focused approach to each production.

Producing is a passion as it combines both the technical and creative mindset. Collaborating with artists is very satisfying. I am completely immersed in each project and the finished work is very important to me.

Section9 music – “mtrack” sees us producing original electronic music / composing / writing / mixing / mastering cinematic electronica and distributing globally. We love this process.

Your video images and music are really powerful. What or who inspires you?

I’ve always been inspired by cinematic music. Music that does not tell you how to think or feel but creates a visual journey in your mind. Music has always been key in my life.

Creating music, the process.

I don’t set out to produce a song, I become inspired by life and things that are happening around me in my world. The music comes to mind in the moment, it’s never a planned event. Making a song is a way for me to identify what I’m feeling and express those feelings in musical form; like a visual soundscape.

What are you most proud of and why?

I’m proud of the fact that my parents allowed me to follow a different path in life; they supported this unknown career.

To sit with my mother and talk art, life and culture is such a gift, she is an incredible artist and inspiration. I’m proud to be her son.

Professionally. Producing work for Tesla Motors has been a high point as we are a part of Tesla’s mission statement “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”