Portfolio
A curated display of Gabriel Ortiz's work. From editing, producing, directing and acting. These works showcase his signature mixture of dark, almost noir-esque visuals with comedic yet dramatic storytelling, as well as showing the "underdogs" and unsung heroes through his documentary edit of Impact
Pain Vs. Pleasure, experimental short: Produced by and starring Gabriel Ortiz
An experimental short taking place at a party following 3 men and their individual experiences with an illicit drug. This work follows the themes of peer pressure, intoxication, anxiety, and death. Overall a deep dive into how intoxication and drug usage plays a role in modern society.
A Very Special Delivery, Narrative short: Directing, Fight choreography and cinematography by Gabriel Ortiz
A narrative action short about a seemingly normal interaction between a delivery man and a man just trying to play video games in peace, but things go haywire really fast. This was the first fight scene that was choreographed by Gabriel, using past MMA training as the foundation for it. Starring Braden Glennen and Gabriel's own brother, Matteo Ortiz.
Impact, Documentary short:
Edited by Gabriel Ortiz
This documentary short follows the life and work of Kim Graves, a gymnastics coach and instructor out of Chandler, Arizona. She goes into how she got into gymnastics as a young girl, her coaching style and approach when it comes to teaching youth, her dedication to her craft, and what keeps her going inside this world despite others telling her to take a different path in life. Overall, this short is a discovery into a person whose passion and perseverance inspired many, including the director of the short herself, McKenna Galatas.