Gigi Gaston is a multifaceted creative professional with a background in Olympic Equestrian Show Jumping, music videos, feature films, and stage productions. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, Gaston began her artistic pursuits at a young age, becoming the youngest rider ever to win an Olympic Competition at the Washington International Horse Show.
As a writer-director, Gaston has optioned numerous screenplays to major studios such as Miramax, New Line, Universal, and Fox. Her work has also been recognized through awards and nominations, including a Sundance documentary and a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter.
Gaston has directed music videos, including Olivia Newton John's 2001 single "I Honestly Love You," as well as the action-heist film "Rip It Off" starring Nastassia Kinski, Alyson Hannigan, and Jennifer Esposito. Her stage productions have also received critical acclaim, including the hit musical play "Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin," which starred Sophie B. Hawkins and was held over for an extended run in Los Angeles.
Gaston has collaborated with notable artists and producers, including Tony Award-winning artist Thomas Meehan, famed Broadway producer Jed Bernstein, and Tony/Emmy/Drama Desk Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth. Her most recent projects include the limited series "Fly Girls," set in the world of female WWII pilots, and the drama "The Libby Holeman Story," based on the life of famed singer Libby Holeman.
In addition to her screenwriting and directing work, Gaston has also managed musicians on labels such as Sony, RCA, Warner Brothers, Wind-Up, and RYKO. She is currently at work on multiple projects in various stages of development, including "The Mark of the Eagle," a female vigilante movie, and "Dixie Silver," an action-packed film about a female stripper on the run.