Graduate of the AFI Directing Conservatory and McGill University.
His "Death Valley Dreamlapse" astrophotography timelapse went viral in January 2013, partially attributed to a heavily-debated "UFO" captured in the footage.
October 25th was named "Gavin Heffernan Day" in San Diego County by Senator Joel Anderson in 2014 after Heffernan's viral timelapse video of Borrego Springs, California boosted tourism and awareness of the area.
Designed / directed concert screen content for The Rolling Stones on their 2015 ZIP CODE Stadium Tour and for selected songs in their 2016 DESERT TRIP performances.