Gabe Mayhan - Bio

Gabe Mayhan is a cinematographer. He approaches each project with innovative technique, excitement, and a collaborative spirit. Over the course of his career behind the camera, Gabe has created a diverse body of work in the genres of indie films, short films, documentary, commercial and TV programming. Notably, his work on the feature length films' Antiquities & Lazy Eye both of which were released theatrically. Both films have a visual style and dialogue unique to the respected stories. A theme that spans across the board on all of his work. Gabe held double duties as the director and cinematographer on 2 nationally programmed PBS documentaries Champion Trees and Dream Land. Both films were nominated for a total of 8 Regional Emmy's taking home Best Documentary and Cinematography on Champion Trees and Best Editing for Dream Land. Behind the camera on documentaries he has had the privilege to work with renowned directors such as Lauren Greenfield on the King Maker. Some other notable doc's Gabe has been a part of are; HBO's All About Ann and on Showtimes The Years Project. Gabe brings an understanding that each project should have a unique visual language, and within each story there is an opportunity to evolve the narrative emotionally through the art and technique of cinematography. A discipline that has no doubt lead to the interest of filmmakers and audience around the globe.

GABE MAYHAN
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
310.795.8840
gabemayhan@me.com

“Gabe Mayhan’s shot-inventive cinematography is a joy in every frame...”
—James Wegg Review, on Lazy Eye
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“Gabe Mayhan did a wonderful job capturing both the expansive desert landscapes and the intimate moments, making great use of the light and the available space.”
—Los Angeles Film Review on Lazy Eye
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“This film’s basically comprised of snapshot moments (and wonderful location photography) of their relationship’s start...”
—Marvin Brown, on Lazy Eye
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“One Please is one of the most beautiful looking short films I have ever seen. It has production values to rival big studio Hollywood productions - and the feel of something truly special. The period details are wonderful, really evoking the mood and innocence of the era, enhanced with a strong, bright color palette."
—Hickey’s House of Horrors Review

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