Gabriella Maselli McGrail
Director/Producer
M.A. Screenwriting UWS, B.A. Literature & Performing Arts Hons, UCLA, Melbourne University
“Driven by a lifelong dream to launch a film company, my goal is to create meaningful and inspiring content, highlight the talents of female creatives, and inspire young people to kickstart their careers.”

With 30 years of experience in the industry across various roles, Gabriella has built a profound expertise in theatre, film, speaking, and writing.
Now, she focuses on directing creative content, drawing on her extensive background to shape compelling and innovative projects. Gabriella’s filmmaking approach emphasizes empowering creatives through collaboration, reflecting her dynamic career and her commitment to championing women. Her latest short film Ocean Is She earned her the Randwick City Council’s Creative Grant and she is currently in preproduction for Treading Water and Surf Zombies.
Gabriella is a seasoned Writer, Director, Dramaturg, Producer, Coach, and Actor with a global career that spans collaborations with top executives, acclaimed actors, and renowned directors. She has directed actors, shot and edited showreels, produced and directed social content and worked in studios supporting casting directors. She also excels in dramaturgy for TV commercials, focusing on children’s performances, such as Telstra’s Christmas Call Santa and Optus Living campaigns. Through Maselli Films, she offers NSW Active and Creative Kids Vouchers, highlighting her broad expertise in filmmaking and drama.
Starting her writing career at 23, she won the Young Australian Playwright of the Year and has since written for media magazines and published an industry eBook.
As a leading coach, Gabriella trains actors, presenters, and public speakers at top academies. Her company received the Screenrights Cultural Fund for the Women in Water program, which creates career pathways for female water cinematographers.