Gabriela Paciel is a multifaceted and accomplished Cuban writer and director, hailing from the vibrant city of Havana.
Her professional journey began with a stint in writing for Mexican television shows, specifically the popular programs El Rival Más Débil and Doble Cara.
Paciel's creative endeavors soon expanded to include writing and directing short films, with her debut project El Viejo garnering widespread recognition by being selected for over twenty film festivals worldwide, including the prestigious Havana Film Festival, LALIFF, and FICCI.
Her subsequent projects, To Play with Fire and The Cookbook, have also received significant attention, with the former screening on DishLatino and Vix+, and the latter premiering at the renowned Cinequest.
Throughout her career, Paciel has participated in and benefited from various prestigious programs and initiatives, including the Torino Film Lab, Cine Qua Non Lab, Tomorrow's Filmmakers Today, Warner Media's Initiative Access to Festivals: Sundance, and the Reykjavik IFF Talent Lab.
This impressive array of experiences and accomplishments has undoubtedly contributed to Paciel's growth as a talented writer and director, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the film industry.