Gavin Free

Gavin Free (born May 23, 1988) is a British animator, filmmaker, and internet personality best known as a co-founder of Rooster Teeth Productions, a pioneering digital media company. Free is most famous for creating 'Red vs. Blue,' a machinima series that began in 2003 using the Halo video game engine, which became one of the longest-running web series and helped establish internet-based entertainment as a legitimate medium. He also created 'RWBY,' an original anime-style animated series that gained a devoted global fanbase. Free's work has been instrumental in the development of digital animation and content creation for online platforms. Beyond his creative work, he has been involved in Rooster Teeth's business operations and has appeared in various podcasts and public appearances. His contributions to internet culture and digital entertainment have made him an influential figure in the evolution of online media, particularly among younger audiences who grew up consuming web-based content.