About Me
Hi! My name is Gabriella (Gabby) Wong.
Born in Philadelphia PA, I spent most of my childhood writing stories, attending dance classes, and drawing all over my notebooks.
Visits with my Ecuadorian grandmother and Chinese grandfather ended with my brother and I in front of the TV, being plied with egg rolls, plantains, and dumplings. Leaving me not only a deep appreciation for various cuisines and cultures but an understanding of how they differ. I attended Central High School (Class of 281), where I quickly became involved in theater and familiar with the responsibility and importance of time management. Towards the end of my high school career, my passions for dance and theater shifted, and I became enamored with the digital medium of film and seeing all the pieces come together.
For the past 5 years, I have been learning all I can about film and building my experience as a Producer. Producing involves curating logistics and assembling project pieces to realize a larger vision. I enjoy seeing a project develop from its inception and thrive on the deeply collaborative nature of the role, which requires an in-depth understanding of how all departments work together. With a passion for collaborative and creative work, I aim to always learn from others in the film and television industry, whether it is through lighting, cinematography, art production, or producing. I aspire to continue shaping meaningful stories that champion diversity and leave a lasting impact on audiences.
Penn State University
Film Production Major, Art Minor, Diversity Studies Certificate - Class of 26’
Bellisario Fellow and Peer Mentor, representing the Bellisario College of Communications. Producer for the Video Department of CommAgency, Bellisario College’s student-run media agency. President and Executive Producer of Culture Central (FA 24 - SP 25), a student organization geared towards highlighting minority students on campus.
Photos by Dillon Williams (@starboystyles)
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
- Edgar Degas
The Importance of Inclusion.
Coming from a racially diverse family and experiencing a lack of representation in the media inspires me to tell the stories of those who go unseen.
Too many times in media, TV, and film, minorities are brushed aside when it comes to casting or storytelling. Or, when those people groups are acknowledged, they are given projects entirely based upon the hardships of overcoming the limitations put upon them. While those stories are undeniably important, making sure to tell diverse, intersectional stories that affirm identities and create "looking-glass" moments for audiences.
The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all minorities extends past racial and ethnic identities, to the need to highlight minority groups such as the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities.