Gabriel Garcia
Independent Filmmaker
The Promised Land
Washington, DC USA
“Everyone is born with a message; everyone is born with something to say.”
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By Roadtrip NationGabriel Garcia
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
When he was young, he didn't have a "career" in mind, but he definitely had an area of interest.
Was originally studying theater; directed a play in Boston; a producer recognized as a visual wonder; shot the play as a film.
As he was participating of the direction of this film, he realized his training in directing actors could cross over into film and television.
He went to work at a local Boston TV station; had to give up directing theater but got to direct documentaries instead.
Produced several documentaries, eventually won an Emmy with that station.
Says that when you're facing criticism, you just have to be honest with yourself and honest with others.
He "never did and never will" judge his success by how much money he's made; says success is in the "magic" of communication, being happy.
Says his priority is "me first...me, and whatever good I can give to the rest of my peers"; that might be egotistical but he always wants to be happy.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Escuela Superior de Arte Dramatico, Spain
Escuela Superior de Arte Dramatico, Spain
Career
Independent Filmmaker
I direct and produce documentaries on health and social issues relating to the Hispanic community.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Acting & Theatre
Film
Being Creative
Interviewed By
Boston - Washington, D.C.
In Boston, the Northern route team interview Jim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams and take a tour of the brewery. En route to Washington, DC, the Southern route team meets with Ann Tenales, Pulitzer Prize- winning political cartoonist. In DC, the Central route team sits down with Gabriel Garcia, independent filmmaker.
