Directing
Francesco Gabriele
Francesco Gabriele, born on September 15, 1987, is a distinguished Italian director and producer currently residing in London. He pursued his passion for filmmaking, earning a Master’s degree from the London Film School, complemented by training from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.
Gabriele gained significant recognition for his short film "Italian Miracle," which captivated audiences at over 40 international festivals. This film garnered nominations for Best Comedy and Best International Short at the prestigious Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying LA-Shorts Fest, and it clinched the Jury Award for Best Short at the Stony Brook Film Festival in New York, leading to its international distribution.
In 2017, he made his feature film debut with "Blue Hollywood," a project filmed across London and Los Angeles. The film premiered in the UK at the iconic BT Tower during the British Urban Film Festival, where it was the closing night feature. "Blue Hollywood" received accolades and screenings at various festivals in countries such as Canada, Italy, Sweden, Bulgaria, Germany, China, Russia, and the USA.
Beyond his filmmaking achievements, Francesco is an active member of Directors UK and shares his expertise as a lecturer in Digital Film Production at SAE Institute in Oxford, as well as in Screen Acting at St Mary's University in London. His contributions to the film industry continue to inspire aspiring filmmakers.
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