DIRECTING

Gabriella is an award-winning director with a prolific career spanning theatre, film, and TV. She has made her mark in commercial directing, conceptualizing, directing, and producing impactful campaigns. Her recent work includes two advertising campaigns for Surf Plow Co, blending comedy, quirkiness, and young talent, with the ocean seamlessly integrated into the narrative.
With 20 years of experience directing actors in studio, Gabriella is renowned for her ability to draw out authentic and compelling performances, unlocking emotional range, hitting the right comedic notes, and enhancing improvisational dialogue and scene work. This talent is reflected in projects such as the acclaimed short Ocean Is She, and films in development, Treading Water and the feature film Surf Zombies.
Her expertise spans a diverse range of roles, and she continues to create innovative, powerful content that resonates with audiences.
Film Director Gabriella Maselli McGrail on shoot with actors and DOP
Film Director Gabriella Maselli McGrail on shoot with actors and DOP
Gabriella is an award-winning director with a prolific career spanning theatre, film, and TV. She has made her mark in commercial directing, conceptualizing, directing, and producing impactful campaigns. Her recent work includes two advertising campaigns for Surf Plow Co, blending comedy, quirkiness, and young talent, with the ocean seamlessly integrated into the narrative.
With 20 years of experience directing actors in studio, Gabriella is renowned for her ability to draw out authentic and compelling performances, unlocking emotional range, hitting the right comedic notes, and enhancing improvisational dialogue and scene work. This talent is reflected in projects such as the acclaimed short Ocean Is She, and films in development, Treading Water and the feature film Surf Zombies.
Her expertise spans a diverse range of roles, and she continues to create innovative, powerful content that resonates with audiences.
Gabriella Maselli McGrail speaking at a presentation awards night
Screen rights funding announcement

Awarded Randwick City Council Creative Grant 2023 to make 20 minute short Ocean Is She which positively engaged 30 local teenagers and surfers in the filmmaking process.