Published: March 22, 2024

Andrew Tiffen Named President and COO of The Tiffen Company

Andrew Tiffen has been named President and COO of The Tiffen Company. The appointment marks 86 years and three generations of family ownership of the renowned firm specializing in the development, and manufacture of essential equipment for motion pictures, still photography and broadcasting. Andrew is preceded by his father Steven Tiffen, under whose leadership the […]

Andrew Tiffen has been named President and COO of The Tiffen Company. The appointment marks 86 years and three generations of family ownership of the renowned firm specializing in the development, and manufacture of essential equipment for motion pictures, still photography and broadcasting. Andrew is preceded by his father Steven Tiffen, under whose leadership the company acquired and nurtured several essential industry brands. He continues with the company as Chairman and CEO.

With the enterprise for 12 years, Andrew Tiffen is responsible for all Tiffen operations, overseeing manufacturing, marketing, sales, R&D, and Product Development for the company’s brands, including Tiffen Filters, Steadicam®, Lowel®, Domke®, Davis & Sanford®, Stroboframe® and Zing®.

The Tiffen Company was founded in 1938 by Sol Tiffen and later joined by his brothers Leo and Nat. What began as a distributor for camera accessories, grew into the industry’s top manufacturer of high quality cinema filters, securing The Tiffen Company’s place in the motion picture and television field. The recipient of multiple Academy and Emmy Awards, Tiffen Filters are still manufactured in their Hauppauge, Long Island factory. Additional facilities are located in Burbank, California where Steadicam® is built, and at the Pinewood Studios, London.

Gabriel Mays

AbelCine Director of Rental

As Director of Rental, Gabriel Mays oversees growth of Rental by nurturing business relationships and unifying the customer experience nationwide. In his previous role as the LA Rental Manager, Gabriel worked with producers, cinematographers, and assistant camera operators to provide the highest level of customer service possible. He also ensured that all their equipment needs are met on budget. Before coming to AbelCine in 2015, Gabriel previously worked as a Communications Instructor and Electronic Media Engineer at a private university. He taught various courses in electronic media, including film, broadcasting, and digital arts. Gabriel is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor known for his innovative research and implementation of new film techniques. He was also one of the first to implement HDSLR cameras into filmmaking. He has been the cinematographer on dozens of independent films, documentaries, and music videos.