Gabriel Rhenals, a celebrated and accomplished filmmaker, currently calls Miami, Florida his home, having made the deliberate decision to relocate from his birthplace in Boston, Massachusetts, a city that holds a special place in his heart. Having spent the vast majority of his life in Miami, this vibrant and culturally rich city has had a profound impact on his artistic development, and it is here that his passion for the visual arts was first kindled at a remarkably young age.
From the moment he embarked on his cinematic odyssey in 2002, Gabriel has consistently showcased his remarkable adaptability by assuming diverse responsibilities within the filmmaking process, effectively wearing multiple hats as a writer, producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. Throughout his prolific career, he has accumulated an impressive body of work, boasting a total of 16 captivating short films and three feature-length films, not to mention seven feature-length screenplays that bear his signature stamp as a master storyteller.
Gabriel's short films have garnered widespread recognition, with numerous exhibitions at domestic film festivals, showcasing his exceptional cinematic talents to a local audience. Moreover, his films have also gained international recognition, with numerous exhibitions at prominent film festivals worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a talented filmmaker. In addition, Gabriel's work has been nationally distributed on the prestigious PBS television show 'film-maker', a program that is generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, a testament to the high caliber of his filmmaking skills. Furthermore, in 2022, Gabriel published a book titled '20 Years a Filmmaker', offering a unique glimpse into his creative and personal experiences as a filmmaker, providing a fascinating insight into the making of his films and the journey that has led him to where he is today.
