I'm Gabrielle Nehring, an innovative screenwriter with a background in crafting compelling narratives across drama, thriller, action and horror. I specialize in creating engaging characters and diverse content that resonates with audiences. I collaborate effectively with teams while preserving my original vision, bringing fresh perspectives to storytelling. I also provide professional coverage and craft analysis for major screenplay competitions to help fellow writers sharpen their craft.

Gabrielle Nehring

I'm Gabrielle Nehring, an innovative screenwriter with a background in crafting compelling narratives across drama, thriller, action and horror. I specialize in creating engaging characters and diverse content that resonates with audiences. I collaborate effectively with teams while preserving my original vision, bringing fresh perspectives to storytelling. I also provide professional coverage and craft analysis for major screenplay competitions to help fellow writers sharpen their craft.

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I’m Gabrielle Nehring, an innovative screenwriter with a background in crafting compelling narratives across drama, thriller, action and horror. I specialize in creating engaging characters and diverse content that resonates with audiences.

I collaborate effectively with teams while preserving my original vision, bringing fresh perspectives to storytelling. I also provide professional coverage and craft analysis for major screenplay competitions to help fellow writers sharpen their craft.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Screenwriting Lecturer at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa — School of Cinematic Arts
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and taught Beginning and Advanced Screenwriting, guiding students from foundational structure and form through the completion of feature-length scripts. Delivered lectures on narrative structure, character development, genre conventions, and industry standards using professional screenplays as teaching tools. Mentored students through original script development. Integrated industry-focused instruction, including loglines, outlines, and synopses. Facilitated peer workshops and one-on-one feedback sessions, fostering collaborative critique environments modeled after professional writers' rooms. Supported students submitting to major competitions; students won the Abernethy Award in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Consistently received strong course evaluation scores praising teaching style, clarity, and real-world preparation.
Screenwriter at Atlanta Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
" Undertow" - Feature Thriller/Action Finalist.
Producer at Owl Echo Entertainment / Puzzle Piece Pictures
January 1, 2023 - Present
Producing 'Sanctuary' - Short Film / Proof of Concept (2023).
Co-Producer / Principal Actor at Drive By (Dramatic Narrative Short) — Directed by Trelanda Lowe
January 1, 2017 - Present
Co-producing and acting in the dramatic narrative short 'Drive By'.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media - Digital Cinema at University of Hawai'i at Manoa
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

Qualifications

Screenwriting Core Elements (Sundance Collab)
March 20, 2021 - March 21, 2026
Revising Your Feature
October 20, 2021 - March 21, 2026
Hawai'i Film Collective Screenwriting Lab
October 20, 2020 - March 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment