Director

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Director Michael Gabriele creates the type of heartfelt projects that'll move you to tears in under two minutes. Born in Montreal, Canada, the Los Angeles-based creative has directed spots for brands like Verizon, Kelloggs, McDonalds, Jim Beam, Courvoisier, Blue Moon, Applebees, Asics, BMO Harris Bank, Nissan and Honda, to name a few.  Gabriele made a name for himself within the vibrant advertising community in Chicago, where he spent nearly a decade working at some of the top creative agencies as a producer. He made the jump to full-time commercial director after joining the reputable design and production studio Daily Planet in Chicago.

Gabriele commands a striking visual style and creative voice that integrates video-based storytelling with a focus on humanity to express genuine emotions and sincere narratives. His work connects brands to consumers by employing authentic performances from people told via relatable stories and experiences and shot in a beautiful, cinematic visual style.

Awards

2017 Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement for Community/Public Service (PSA) - Single Spot/Campaign Imerman Angels - How Do You Find An Angel?

2020 Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement for Commercials - Single Spot
Lurie Children’s Hospital - Team Jasmin

2022 Gold Telly Award - Giveashit Origin Story
2018 Silver Telly Award - Daily Planet - Exciting News
2019 Silver Telly Award - Streetwise - Like You
2020 Silver Telly Award - Giveashit Series - Sal Valdez
2022 Silver Telly Award - Daily Planet - Mariachi Boy
2022 Silver Telly Award - Giveashit Series - Radical Hospitality
2018 Bronze Telly Award - LoRez Brewery - Disconnect
2020 Bronze Telly Award - City Pop Cola - Bubbles
2020 Bronze Telly Award - Lurie Children’s Hospital - Team Jasmin