I am Gabriela-José, a Brazilian multi-artist who integrates film and music into every aspect of my life. My passion translates into cinematic stories that explore surrealism as a lens to reimagine everyday life. Educated in cinema with professional experience in fashion and music industries, I naturally fuse art and fashion with strong artistic direction. As a versatile and cross-disciplinary artist, I engage with all aspects of a creative work: directing, writing, performing, editing, composing, and more. I become the work itself, ensuring every piece is infused with authenticity and passion from concept to final delivery.

Gabriela Souza

I am Gabriela-José, a Brazilian multi-artist who integrates film and music into every aspect of my life. My passion translates into cinematic stories that explore surrealism as a lens to reimagine everyday life. Educated in cinema with professional experience in fashion and music industries, I naturally fuse art and fashion with strong artistic direction. As a versatile and cross-disciplinary artist, I engage with all aspects of a creative work: directing, writing, performing, editing, composing, and more. I become the work itself, ensuring every piece is infused with authenticity and passion from concept to final delivery.

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I am Gabriela-José, a Brazilian multi-artist who integrates film and music into every aspect of my life. My passion translates into cinematic stories that explore surrealism as a lens to reimagine everyday life. Educated in cinema with professional experience in fashion and music industries, I naturally fuse art and fashion with strong artistic direction.

As a versatile and cross-disciplinary artist, I engage with all aspects of a creative work: directing, writing, performing, editing, composing, and more. I become the work itself, ensuring every piece is infused with authenticity and passion from concept to final delivery.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Director - Editor - Artistic Direction
January 1, 2024 - Present
Working worldwide on creative projects in directing, editing, and artistic direction since 2024.
Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Undertook worldwide freelance projects since 2024 in directing, editing, artistic direction, and music composition across film, fashion and music industries.
Director, editor and artistic direction at Sheriff Projects
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Edited advertising campaign videos and short films, following client and director briefs while applying artistic intentions. Handled video effects, sound editing including direct, ambient sounds and effects, and visual assessment of image and sound. Directed and edited music videos, live concerts, and documentaries with involvement throughout the creative process including filming, art direction, original soundtrack composition, and color grading. Composed music to image and conducted interviews and exhibition films for the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode during Fashion Week and for Sheriff Gallery.
Director, editor and artistic direction at Sheriff Projects
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Progressed from assistant editor to editor managing advertising campaign videos and short films aligned with client briefs and artistic intentions. Delivered video effects, sound editing, visual and sound assessments. Directed and edited videos in music and fashion sectors including music videos, live concerts, documentaries, and composed original soundtracks. Handled all creative phases from concept to delivery encompassing filming, art direction, editing, soundtrack composition, and color grading. Produced interviews for Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode during Fashion Week and exhibition films for Sheriff Gallery.
Music production to image (Internship) at Studio Hippocampus
December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Assisted composer in film music projects by researching musical and artist references, accompanying meetings with film directors and producers, recording music, preparing work sessions in ProTools, and reorganizing the studio. Cataloged projects, monitored contracts, and declared works to the relevant authorities.
Music production to image Intern at Studio Hippocampus
December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Assisted the composer in film music project development, researched musical and artist references, attended meetings with film directors and producers, recorded music, prepared ProTools sessions, and organized studio workflow. Catalogued compositions, monitored contracts, and declared works to relevant authorities.
Assistant editor (Internship evolved to assistant position) at EyeWay Medias
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Supported daily post-production of television shows by importing shooting rushes into Avid Media Composer, organizing and sorting footage, designing episodes with graphics and blurs, and performing quality control.
Assistant editor at EyeWay Medias
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Internship evolving to assistant role on daily post-production for television shows by Warner Bros International Television Production France. Imported and sorted shooting rushes in Avid Media Composer, designed episodes with graphics and blurring, and performed 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 - August 28, 2025
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 - August 28, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education