In the beginning,

Gabriel was raised up in the air. His father’s work had him traveling weekly, and living all over the country. It fostered an open, curious worldview that colors his work. It also made him quite adept at making new friends - and enemies. 

In 2015, amidst the Cecil the Lion controversy, a confrontation with a trophy hunter led to an unexpected proposition: one hunt, with Gabriel directing the narrative. His resulting film, GREYLIGHT, caught the eyes of the outdoor brands Danner, Browning, and Mossy Oak.  This partnership transformed his work DAY SEVEN into a multi-year series called CHASING 49. Gabriel made over a dozen films in the outdoor space, including MINNIE and his film THE TIES THAT BIND US (currently under development).

This launched his career at 22 Squared, where he earned a Silver Addy in the 2019 American Advertising Awards for his film LOST NAMES. His HEAR ME NOW campaign, a D&I short-form series, opened doors to collaborations with industry titans like Amazon, Chick-fil-A, Toyota, and his most recent venture, THE LEADERSHIP LAB with Coca-Cola.

Currently based in New York City, Gabriel and his wife continue to seek out new adventures and weave narratives. He is currently producing and directing full-time while stalking and house-training his second screenplay, SCOUT.

Gabriel's stories are of exploration. They are marked by a willingness to embrace the unknown both physically and mentally which all stem from a belief in child-like seriousness. He’s ever-plunging into tales of mystery and magic because of his core belief: stories make us better humans.