I'm Gabriela-José, a Brazilian multi-artist who brings cinema and music into every aspect of my life. I explore surrealist visions to reinterpret everyday scenes, blending art and fashion with a strong sense of visual direction. I thrive across disciplines—from directing and writing to editing and composing—working collaboratively to shape concepts into final, immersive experiences. I focus on keeping artistry at the core of every project, letting the work guide me as the line between image and sound becomes a single expressive language.…

Gabriela Souza

I'm Gabriela-José, a Brazilian multi-artist who brings cinema and music into every aspect of my life. I explore surrealist visions to reinterpret everyday scenes, blending art and fashion with a strong sense of visual direction. I thrive across disciplines—from directing and writing to editing and composing—working collaboratively to shape concepts into final, immersive experiences. I focus on keeping artistry at the core of every project, letting the work guide me as the line between image and sound becomes a single expressive language.…

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I’m Gabriela-José, a Brazilian multi-artist who brings cinema and music into every aspect of my life. I explore surrealist visions to reinterpret everyday scenes, blending art and fashion with a strong sense of visual direction.

I thrive across disciplines—from directing and writing to editing and composing—working collaboratively to shape concepts into final, immersive experiences. I focus on keeping artistry at the core of every project, letting the work guide me as the line between image and sound becomes a single expressive language.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance work across film, music, and fashion projects worldwide.
Intern – Music Production to Image at Studio Hippocampus
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Assisted the composer in developing film music projects, researched musical references, attended meetings with directors and producers, recorded music, prepared work sessions in ProTools, and helped organize the studio. Cataloged the composer’s projects and managed contract tracking and rights declarations.
Director, Editor and Artistic Direction at Sheriff Projects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Directed and edited advertising campaigns and short films; supervised video effects, sound editing and color grading; involved in the full creative pipeline from concept to final delivery; directed music videos, live performances and documentaries; composed original soundtrack elements and collaborated on fashion-related shoots; conducted interviews for the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and produced exhibition films for the Sheriff Gallery.
Music Production Intern at Studio Hippocampus
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Internship assisting the composer in developing film music projects, researching musical and artist references, attending meetings with film directors and producers, recording music, preparing work sessions in Pro Tools, and helping establish a new organization in the studio. I cataloged the composer’s projects and monitored contracts.
Director, Editor & Artistic Direction at Sheriff Projects
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
From assistant editor to editor, I edit advertising campaign videos and short films according to client briefs and artistic intent. I handle video effects, editing of direct and ambient sounds, sound effects, and sonic coloring, with careful visual assessment of image and sound. I direct and edit videos for music and fashion industries—music videos, live concerts, and documentaries—being involved throughout the entire creative process from concept to final delivery: filming, art direction, editing, original soundtrack composition, and color grading. I also compose music to image sequences. I conducted interviews for the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode during Fashion Week and produced exhibition films for the Sheriff Gallery.
Assistant Editor at EyeWay Medias
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Internship that evolved into an assistant position in the daily post-production of television shows produced by Warner Bros International Television Production France: importing shooting rushes into Avid Media Composer, sorting and organizing rushes, designing episode graphics and blurs, and performing quality checks.

Education

Master's degree in cinema at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor's degree in cinema at Université Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Professional Training in Theatre at Pontifical Catholic University Theatre School - Minas Gerais
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Professional Training in Theatre (Pontifical Catholic University Theatre School)
January 1, 2014 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other