BAFTA, EMMY and GRAMMY-nominated Untold Studios has announced the signing of Gabriella Kingsley to its growing directors' roster.   

Gabriella Kingsley has quickly built a reputation for creating engaging, performance-driven work across the worlds of music and commercials. She has worked with some of the biggest names in music from Ed Sheeran to Akon, ArrDee and Aitch. Her recent project for classic Nina Simone track I Put A Spell On You saw her create a spellbinding visual aiming to celebrate and empower Black women.

Gabriella has also just finished up a campaign for Pantene celebrating Black beauty and has an ongoing collaboration with high-end streetwear brand, Benjart. 

A self-taught director who has risen up from the grassroots, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation, particularly those from underrepresented groups. She regularly hosts events to that effect and has sat on various panels. Gabriella has also mentored for major platforms and brands such as BBC’s RapGame and SBTV’s Jamal Edwards x Adobe mentoring program Perspective is everything.

“Gabriella is an important voice and inspiring role model for a new generation of filmmakers," says Untold Studios co-founder Rochelle Palmer. "First and foremost she’s an outstanding director - breathtaking energy, performance-driven storytelling and her work often celebrates marginalised voices.

"Having worked with and got to know Gabriella over the last year we’re very excited that she is officially joining our roster. Gabriella is an inspiring person, we share the same values and are excited about the great work we will do together.”

• Watch Gabriella Kingsley's work at Untold Studios here