I must have watched the original Superman movie over 100 times as a kid. Wearing the costume complete with the underwear, I knew the quest ahead of me involved making movies myself.The idea that I could take something that starts in my imagination, build it up, and ultimately realize it on film was incredibly compelling. The Superman underwear doesn’t fit anymore but I haven’t stopped creating. I've directed commercials, short films, music videos, a web-series, and 360° content for VR headsets. I've won multiple awards including two Midwest Emmys🏆, had films screened at multiple festivals and including winning best in show 🎞, created a successful web-series with over 45 million views👀, and have developed multiple techniques to wrangle cats on set😻. My goal is to make meaningful connections with people through my films. I like telling stories that will make an emotional impact on the viewer. I’m laser focused, efficient, extremely driven and won’t rest until I’ve done my absolute best work.When I’m not engaged in film production, you’ll find me hanging out with my quirky and much-loved three-legged feline rescue pet Crepes, creating Turquoise jewelry, or acting as my alter-ego European-DJ. I'm eager to make connections, share my experiences, and help you make your project a reality. I'm always looking to direct more narrative projects so feel free to send me a message, I'd love to hear from you.michael.gabriele1@gmail.comwww.michaelgabrieledirector.com