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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 BY GORDON COWIE Here is the official movie trailer and poster for our film “Lyla”. This has been a four year journey and I’m excited to have this fully complete. This is my first feature film and it’s been a massive learning experience. I’m very grateful to all our

MAY 5, 2021 BY GORDON COWIE My career as a music video producer began only as an independent Phoenix music video director and we now have grown to an entire Arizona music video company with a full team. Once this transition began, it wasn’t long before we started expanding to other areas around the

JULY 26, 2020 BY GORDON COWIE You will always have an abundance of competition as a Los Angeles Music Video Director or Videographer. However, with that competition comes high demand from vast clientele. LA is the hub for filming, with New York City coming in at a close second. The town is

JULY 16, 2020 BY GORDON COWIE Embarking on the music video director path provides you with immense travel opportunities to an array of locations that you may have never previously considered. Even within the United States, the career gives you reason to explore major cities and landmarks across the country. Based in

JULY 9, 2020 BY GORDON COWIE New York is one of our favorite places to film. It’s easy being  a New York Music Video Company because of all the resources you have ate your disposal. You have unlimited amount of talented people willing to work, incredible locations and free exterior locations. When artists come to

APRIL 30, 2021 BY GORDON COWIE Back in December, we were contacted for an opportunity in NYC for four different videos. All of these videos were set to be filmed in New York City. The artist and his manager contacted our team and said they said they potentially had multiple videos that

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 BY GORDON COWIE Saad was actually an artist coming in from another country out of the Middle East. Saad had seen our videos online on YouTube and MTV, he told us he loved them and he wanted to fly in to film with us. Being a music video production

JANUARY 12, 2018 BY GORDON COWIE This music video was a one-day shoot. It was actually a blast to shoot, basically, it was just a party at a house, so everyone on set had a great time. We wanted the video to match the song, and the song really has that energy

JANUARY 11, 2018 BY GORDON COWIE   I really love how the performance shots came out in this music video. It’s amazing how many different types of shots you can get with a black piece of paper, some gels and a fog machine. If I was to re-do this video I would

JANUARY 11, 2018 BY GORDON COWIE This was the second music video we shot with Nisha, we had shot a music video with her a year before called Riot. The first music was extremely flashy and raw while this one has a more sophisticated sexy feel to it. Shooting in black and

JANUARY 11, 2018 BY GORDON COWIE Jordan Final from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo. This was another must video I was extremely excited about. What I’ve noticed is that as my music videos have gotten better so has the music. Songs I would give a legitimate shot of making. This song defiantly falls into that category.

JULY 31, 2017 BY GORDON COWIE The Diamond Underground will always have a special place in our hearts over here at Gordon Cowie Films. They were only the second music group to book a music video with our company and that was over three years ago. Since that video they have trusted

MAY 17, 2017 BY GORDON COWIE As part of the expansion of our Seattle music video company, we will now be filming music videos in the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Bellingham, and Vancouver. Becoming a Seattle music video director was an easy choice because the city constantly produces iconic musicians; Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam,

FEBRUARY 15, 2017 BY GORDON COWIE We are excited to announce that we are now filming music videos in Vancouver, Canada. Since Director Gordon Cowie was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, it was only a matter of time before Gordon Cowie Films expanded our business to Vancouver. The Vancouver Music scene

MARCH 27, 2016 BY GORDON COWIE How to direct music videos from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo. I would generally never suggest that an artist shoots his or her own music video. If you are trying to take your career to that top level, I think it’s mandatory to find a good music video director. With

MARCH 25, 2016 BY GORDON COWIE Like our last post on our blog about the best music video directors, this list of best music videos is also just a matter of personal opinion and taste. I based my decision off of what videos I re-watched the most, shared the most with other people, and

FEBRUARY 27, 2016 BY GORDON COWIE Music Video Production from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo. DIRECTING MUSIC VIDEOS The Diamond Underground will always be a group that means the world to us. They were actually the first group to ever book us for a paid music video over five years ago. Since that date, they have

DECEMBER 28, 2015 BY GORDON COWIE Music Video Producer from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo. As a music video director and music video producer you are always trying to get better at your craft. Lately though the question I’ve been asking myself is what does it matter how good the overall quality of your work is, if no one see’s

NOVEMBER 23, 2015 BY GORDON COWIE WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO MAKE THIS SONG? So many of us enjoy letting loose and getting our groove on.  I wanted to create a song that inspires just that!  I wrote lyrics that can be applied to that special someone we all have in our lives. 

FEBRUARY 5, 2015 BY GORDON COWIE Make Your Own Luck was the second music video Gordon Cowie Films filmed for boy band Jedward off their new album Ferocious. At its core, this song is about being confident in yourself and working hard to turn your dreams into a reality rather than sitting around

MAY 14, 2014 BY GORDON COWIE A live concert we filmed for New Orleans-based gangsta rapper Juvenile aka Juvi the great. (born March 25, 1975), Juvi is an American rapper, actor, and songwriter. He is also a former member of hip-hop group the Hot Boys. Juvenile Concert {Phoenix Music Video Director} from Gordon Cowie

JANUARY 8, 2014 BY GORDON COWIE Video Directed and edited by Gordon Cowie Films http://www.gordoncowie.com Roseblack and Dreamer “To The Stars” music video! Watch enjoy and spread the word about Roseblack and Dreamer. www.facebook.com/RoseblackandDreamer Soundcloud.com/RoseblackandDreamer

OCTOBER 6, 2013 BY GORDON COWIE Music Video Reel { LA MUSIC VIDOE PRODUCER} from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo.

JULY 10, 2013 BY GORDON COWIE {LA MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR} {LA MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCER} summer new from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo.

APRIL 19, 2013 BY GORDON COWIE {LA MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR} {LA MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCER} Owner of Arizona health club sits down with Arizona based video Production company and discusses rehab and why he keeps coming back to EVO Ultrafit. Arizona Corporate Video, Phoenix Video Production, Scottsdale Videographer from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo.

FEBRUARY 4, 2013 BY GORDON COWIE {LA MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR} {LA MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCER} Returning from Flagstaff from a 3 day shoot, I was excited to start editing the content, I knew that this would be, by far the best of my work! Electronic Indie Band-Roseblack and Dreamer, were completely open to

DECEMBER 23, 2012 BY GORDON COWIE

OCTOBER 11, 2012 BY GORDON COWIE YUS, {LA Music Video Director} from Gordon Cowie Films on Vimeo. Intro The date is May 17th 2017 as I write this. I had recently just had my website hacked. Most of my articles had been replaced by Viagra ad’s. I was pretty damn upset. I had a few suspicions