The Gripvan Team are driven by a true passion for the film and photographic industry.
We are striving to become the go-to service for photographic and moving image equipment and crew, providing the best service available using our specially designed vans, the latest technical equipment, and the very best crew.
Meet the Team
Andrew Howe
With 30 years experience in the industry Andrew has worked on a huge number of shoots. Starting as a photographic assistant, then moving to camera technician, digital imaging technician and lighting gaffer, Andrew is now one of the most eminent Lighting Directors working in the UK today.
Andrew Morgan
Drew is a graduate of Ravensbourne, a renowned design and digital media university, gaining a degree in digital photography. He joined the business shortly after its inception, working closely with Andrew to establish the systems and processes that we continue to develop today. Drew’s breadth of experience means he is ideally placed to advise on your shoot, source equipment and assist on-set.
Joe Jowers
Joe has worked across various stills and motion lighting rental companies in London, from driving through to senior account handler, and is now a well recognised voice on the phone to many in the industry. He has supplied lighting for projects ranging from small stills shoots to feature films. Joe joins us as part of the technical production and business development team.
Joe Testa
Joe joined the Gripvan team in 2017 and has since gained considerable experience working as a production and lighting assistant. He now manages our workshop at our base in Hackney Wick and also works as a lighting assistant on set.