Gabriela Lopez

Gabriela Lopez is an award-winning filmmaker, actress, and writer known for her surrealist storytelling and bold cinematic vision. 
Born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Gabriela began her career in front of the camera, landing her first role as Carlita in Teen Spirit (Freeform). She later starred alongside Chloe Grace Moretz in The 5th Wave (Sony) and recurred in Emmy Award-winning series The Crossover (Disney+). 
Her transition into filmmaking began with the award-winning short film Unrelated, which she wrote, produced, and starred in. In 2023, she made her directorial debut with Weather Girl, an official selection of Sidewalk Film Festival and Burbank International Film Festival where it competed for Best Short. 
Gabriela’s latest film, Sovereign, is inspired by personal lived experience. A surreal horror short about a woman trapped in a game of hide-and-seek to find her missing arm, a dark fairytale about the relentless cycle of taking back your power. It premiered at Mórbido Film Fest 2025 and is currently doing festival run. Gabriela is a member of SAG- AFTRA, Film Independent, WIF, and AWD.