We recently connected with Gabe Rosenn and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Gabe, thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

One of the most meaningful film projects I’ve worked on was Justice Bound- a feature documentary about my grandfather, Max Rosenn, who was a judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and helped lead a major flood recovery effort in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1972….I was lucky enough to get commissioned by Wilkes University in 2021 to film interviews with his former law clerks and edit the footage into a really nice piece to commemorate his contribution to that area. I also recorded the soundtrack with acoustic guitar, so it’s always nice when film and music projects coincide; and especially ones that have personal value.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I primarily work as a video editor and have cut promotional films for record companies, beauty companies, and most recently a series of short documentaries for treatment centers. I have a background in independent filmmaking, a BA in Film from Vassar College, and worked for the NY Film Academy. A notable project was my short documentary, Hot Tubs, which I produced and directed in 2011 and showcased the bohemian culture of Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara in the 1970s. I’m also very proud of my blues-rock trio, the GR3, which plays regularly around SoCal bars and clubs; and has albums on Spotify and on these weird silver coasters called cds too.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding part of being a creative or an artist is seeing your vision through to an actual product in the world. It can be really challenging to be flexible enough to deal with the limitations you have- whether financial or just finding time to devote- and also, can be challenging working with others and seeing your concept get changed- but it’s a very cool feeling when the project- whether in film or music- or even a flier for a show- is completed. And you can have this piece that you look back on years later and remember where you were personally at that time.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

For me, there have been a number of friends who have negative associations with being an artist. They assume that you’re sort of a free-wheeling livewire waiting for lightning to strike for inspiration. That’s clearly a stereotype that’s been promoted in movies and the culture at large for a long time….I think if I could communicate something to my non-creative peers, it would be just how much discipline is necessary to be a musician or a filmmaker. It really takes years of practice as a guitarist, an openness to learning and experimentation, but also creating structures to approach your work- timelines, and self-imposed deadlines that sadly, many non-creatives have no idea about.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.gprfilms.com
• Instagram: @gprfilms123
• Facebook: Gaberosenn-Music
• Youtube: @gaber735
• Other: www.gaberosenn.com