Gabrielle Almagor

Gabrielle Almagor is an accomplished Producer, Casting Director, and Film Packaging Strategist with more than 15 years of experience developing, financing, packaging, casting, and producing independent feature films. Recognized for her ability to bridge creative vision with commercial strategy, she has built a career helping filmmakers transform promising scripts into finance-able, market-ready films that attract talent, secure investment, and reach audiences around the world. As the Founder of Urban Tales Productions and Urban Tales Casting, Gabrielle has produced, packaged, and cast more than 40 feature films across a wide range of genres, including thrillers, dramas, action, comedy, horror, family, and faith-based films. Her rare combination of producing and casting expertise allows her to approach every project holistically, aligning creative decisions with financing, foreign sales, tax incentives, distribution strategy, and long-term commercial value. Her work spans every stage of filmmaking, from screenplay evaluation and creative development through talent packaging, multi-scenario budgeting, finance plans, waterfall modeling, incentive structuring, production oversight, and worldwide distribution. She regularly negotiates above-the-line talent deals and collaborates with producers, financiers, agencies, managers, sales companies, distributors, and filmmakers to build projects designed for both artistic success and marketplace performance. Throughout her career, Gabrielle has helped launch and deliver films released by major studios, international distributors, and global streaming platforms. Her producing and casting credits include Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage, The Doorman, The Re-Education of Molly Singer, Peel, The Locksmith, 13 Minutes, Corporate Retreat, Stay Forte, Dispossessed, and numerous additional independent features. Her work has premiered at internationally recognized festivals including Tribeca, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), Raindance, and Oldenburg. 2026 marks one of the most active years of Gabrielle's career, with Corporate Retreat, Stay Forte, Dispossessed, 10 Kilos, and Wrong Side of Dead releasing throughout the year, while multiple additional feature films move into production during Fall and Winter 2026. Her growing slate reflects an expanding reputation for building commercially viable, talent-driven films that successfully navigate today's evolving independent marketplace. Known throughout the industry for her collaborative approach and extensive relationships with agencies, managers, financiers, sales companies, and distributors, Gabrielle has become a trusted partner for filmmakers seeking to package projects that are both creatively compelling and financially achievable. Whether identifying breakthrough talent, structuring finance plans, negotiating key attachments, or positioning projects for international sales, she brings a practical, market-informed perspective that strengthens every stage of development and production. In addition to her producing and casting work, Gabrielle is committed to mentoring the next generation of filmmakers and actors. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at The American University of Paris, is a Guest Lecturer at UCLA Extension and American University in Washington, D.C., and teaches internationally through Actors Hub Oslo, where she shares her expertise in casting, packaging, and the business of independent filmmaking. Gabrielle is a proud member of both the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and the Casting Society (CSA) and WOMEN IN FILM (WIF). As the independent film landscape continues to evolve, Gabrielle remains focused on building films that unite exceptional storytelling with smart business strategy. By combining creative instinct, financial expertise, and an expansive industry network, she has established herself as a respected producer, casting director, and packaging executive whose projects are built not only to be made, but to succeed.