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| birth_place = [[Guelph, Ontario]], Canada
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* The Demolisher (film) (2015)
* The Demolisher (film) (2015)
* Underbelly (Documentary) (2020)
* Underbelly (Documentary) (2022)
* For the Sake of Vicious (film) (2021)
* For the Sake of Vicious (film) (2021)
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Gabriel Carrer is a film director and screenwriter who helmed the 2010 underground horror success ''If a Tree Falls'' (Raven Banner Entertainment), which premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival. He returned to Fantasia in 2015 with ''The Demolisher'' (Darksky Films), winning the Silver Audience Award, and gained acclaim at festivals worldwide (Vancouver International Film Festival, Sitges, Hardline, Toronto After Dark Film & Feratum). In 2021, he composed the score and co-directed the Shudder streaming exclusive film, ''For the Sake of Vicious'' (Epic Pictures). Carrer returned to Fantasia a third time for its world premiere and it continued to play a series of festivals such as Frightfest, Macabro, Hardline, Telluride Horror Show, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and Sitges. Other directing credits include ''In the House of Flies'' (2012), featuring punk rock icon Henry Rollins as "The Voice" and ''Death on Scenic Drive'' (2017).
'''Gabriel Carrer''' (born May 21, 1981) is a film director, screenwriter and producer.
He is known for directing the vigilante genre film The Demolisher (2015) and producing over 50 music videos across North America (2005–2012), directing the documentary film Underbelly (2019), and the action/siege film For the Sake of Vicious (2021) produced by Avi Federgreen and Raven Banner Entertainment.


== Career ==
== Career ==

=== 2003 – 2010 ===
=== 2003 – 2010 ===


During the span of 7 years, Carrer was hired by Kevin Zinger, an American movie producer and media entrepreneur based in San Diego, California. During this time Carrer travelled in a van, shot and directed nearly 50 music videos across Los Angeles and North America for Zinger's management company Regime72 and record label [[Suburban Noize Records|Suburban Noise Records]]. Some of the artists included [[Eyes Set to Kill]], [[Swollen Members]], [[Kottonmouth Kings]], [[Unwritten Law]], [[X-Clan]] and Hed p.e.
During the span of seven years, Carrer was hired by Kevin Zinger, a producer and media entrepreneur based in San Diego, California. During this time Carrer travelled in a van, shot and directed nearly 50 music videos across Los Angeles and North America for Zinger's management company Regime72 and record label [[Suburban Noize Records|Suburban Noise Records]]. Some of the artists included [[Eyes Set to Kill]], [[Swollen Members]], [[Kottonmouth Kings]], [[Unwritten Law]], [[X-Clan]] and Hed p.e.


Prior to directing music videos, Carrer made his directorial debut with film director Chad Archibald at the age of twenty-three with their ultra low budget horror film Desperate Souls (2004). The film was later released by [[Alliance Atlantis]] (Canada) and [[Lions Gate Films]] (U.S). Soon after the release, Carrer and Archibald co-directed another film called Kill (2005), which featured much of the same cast from Desperate Souls. The film was nearly lost due to the digital footage being damaged, but was recovered and had a late release by [[Troma Entertainment]].
Prior to directing music videos, Carrer made his directorial debut with film director Chad Archibald at the age of twenty-three with their ultra low budget horror film ''Desperate Souls'' (2004). The film was later released by [[Alliance Atlantis]] (Canada) and [[Lions Gate Films]] (U.S). Soon after the release, Carrer and Archibald co-directed another film called ''Kill'' (2005), which featured much of the same cast from ''Desperate Souls''. The film was nearly lost due to the digital footage being damaged, but was recovered and had a late release by [[Troma Entertainment]].


The third film Carrer helmed shortly after was entitled If A Tree Falls (2010) written by Ry Barrett. It had it's world premiere at the [[Fantasia International Film Festival]]. The film was picked up and released internationally by Raven Banner Entertainment.
The third film Carrer helmed shortly after was entitled ''If A Tree Falls'' (2010), written by Ry Barrett. It had its world premiere at the [[Fantasia International Film Festival]]. The film was picked up and released internationally by Raven Banner Entertainment.


=== 2010 – 2015 ===
=== 2010 – 2015 ===


In 2011, Carrer directed the claustrophobic thriller In the House of Flies featuring punk rock icon and social commentator [[Henry Rollins]] as "The Voice".
In 2011, Carrer directed the claustrophobic thriller ''In the House of Flies'', featuring punk rock icon and social commentator [[Henry Rollins]] as "The Voice".<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/house-flies-film-review-702434/ "In the House of Flies: Film Review"]. ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', May 9. 2014.</ref>


Following the tense thriller, Gabriel wrote and directed The Demolisher (2015). The film won the Silver Audience Award at the [[Fantasia International Film Festival]] where it had its world premiere, and won Best Director at the Fantastic Planet Film Festival in Australia. The film also premiered at SITGES, the [[Vancouver International Film Festival]] and the [[Toronto After Dark Film Festival]].
Following the tense thriller, Gabriel wrote and directed ''The Demolisher'' (2015).<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/demolisher-fantasia-review-811587 "‘The Demolisher’: Fantasia Review"]. ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', July 28, 2015.</ref> The film won the Silver Audience Award at the [[Fantasia International Film Festival]] where it had its world premiere, and won Best Director at the Fantastic Planet Film Festival in Australia. The film also premiered at SITGES, the [[Vancouver International Film Festival]] and the [[Toronto After Dark Film Festival]].


=== 2015 - 2020 ===
=== 2015 - present ===


Carrer was hired by Executive Producer Brian Greif who produced the acclaimed documentary Saving Banksy (2017) to undertake a new documentary called Underbelly (2019). The Underbelly Project was the world's best-kept urban art secret. The documentary explored the adventure underground of the world's leading urban artists, such as [[Ron English]], Swoon, Faile, Revok, [[Shepard Fairey]] and many others. Making late-night trips to an abandoned New York City subway station right below a police station.
Carrer was hired to direct a new documentary called ''Underbelly'' (2022). The documentary explored the adventure underground of the world's leading urban artists, such as [[Ron English]], Swoon, Faile, Revok, and [[Shepard Fairey]]. The documentary contains archival footage spanning over a decade.


In late 2020, Canadian producer Avi Federgreen and Raven Banner Entertainment produced 'For the Sake of Vicious' which was co-directed by Gabriel Carrer and Reese Eveneshen. The film stars Lora Burke from Poor Angles (2017) and Lifechanger (2018), alongside Nick Smyth and Colin Paradine. The film had it's world premiere at the [[Fantasia International Film Festival]], and continued to screen across the world at SITGES International Film Festival, Frightfest UK, Telluride Horror Show, Hardline Film Festival, and Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival. The film was picked up by Epic Pictures and released under its branch Dread Presents for North America.
In late 2020, Canadian producer Avi Federgreen and Raven Banner Entertainment produced ''For the Sake of Vicious'', which was co-directed by Gabriel Carrer and Reese Eveneshen.<ref>Jeremy Kay, [https://www.screendaily.com/news/raven-banner-announces-october-production-start-on-for-the-sake-of-vicious-exclusive/5143140.article "Raven Banner announces October production start on 'For The Sake Of Vicious'"]. ''[[Screen Daily]]'', September 23, 2019.</ref> The film had its world premiere at the [[Fantasia International Film Festival]], and was picked up by Epic Pictures and released under its branch Dread Presents for North America.

== Reviews ==

[https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/for-the-sake-of-vicious-movie-review-2021.article Roger Ebert: Review - 'For the Sake of Vicious' (2021) - "A Tarantino Lite tribute to the grindhouse cinema of the 1970s and 1980s."]

[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/demolisher-fantasia-review-811587 The Hollywood Reporter: Review - 'The Demolisher' (2015) - "The Demolisher marks its director-screenwriter as a talent to watch."]

[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/house-flies-film-review-702434/ The Hollywood Reporter: Review - 'In the House of Flies' (2012) - "Few horror films are as claustrophobic as Gabriel Carrer’s virtual two-hander about a couple tormented by an unseen psychopath while locked in a dank basement."]


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==


=== Feature films ===
=== Feature films ===
* 2004: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478856/reference Desperate Souls]
* 2004: ''Desperate Souls''
* 2005: ''Kill''
* 2005: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0772179/reference Kill]
* 2010: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1650412/reference If a Tree Falls]
* 2010: ''If a Tree Falls''
* 2012: ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2113685/reference In the House of Flies]''
* 2012: ''In the House of Flies''
* 2016: ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3402594/reference Demolisher]''
* 2016: ''Demolisher''
* 2017: ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6704170/reference Death On Scenic Drive]''
* 2017: ''Death On Scenic Drive''
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* 2021: ''For the Sake of Vicious''
* 2019: ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9364392/reference Underbelly]''
* 2023: ''Underbelly''
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* 2021: ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt11014390/reference For the Sake of Vicious]''


==References==
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Gabriel Carrer
Born (1981-05-21) 21 May 1981 (age 43)
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active2004–present
Notable work
  • The Demolisher (film) (2015)
  • Underbelly (Documentary) (2022)
  • For the Sake of Vicious (film) (2021)
AwardsSilver Audience Award for Best Canadian Feature - "The Demolisher" at the Fantasia International Film Festival

Gabriel Carrer is a film director and screenwriter who helmed the 2010 underground horror success If a Tree Falls (Raven Banner Entertainment), which premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival. He returned to Fantasia in 2015 with The Demolisher (Darksky Films), winning the Silver Audience Award, and gained acclaim at festivals worldwide (Vancouver International Film Festival, Sitges, Hardline, Toronto After Dark Film & Feratum). In 2021, he composed the score and co-directed the Shudder streaming exclusive film, For the Sake of Vicious (Epic Pictures). Carrer returned to Fantasia a third time for its world premiere and it continued to play a series of festivals such as Frightfest, Macabro, Hardline, Telluride Horror Show, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and Sitges. Other directing credits include In the House of Flies (2012), featuring punk rock icon Henry Rollins as "The Voice" and Death on Scenic Drive (2017).

Career

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2003 – 2010

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During the span of seven years, Carrer was hired by Kevin Zinger, a producer and media entrepreneur based in San Diego, California. During this time Carrer travelled in a van, shot and directed nearly 50 music videos across Los Angeles and North America for Zinger's management company Regime72 and record label Suburban Noise Records. Some of the artists included Eyes Set to Kill, Swollen Members, Kottonmouth Kings, Unwritten Law, X-Clan and Hed p.e.

Prior to directing music videos, Carrer made his directorial debut with film director Chad Archibald at the age of twenty-three with their ultra low budget horror film Desperate Souls (2004). The film was later released by Alliance Atlantis (Canada) and Lions Gate Films (U.S). Soon after the release, Carrer and Archibald co-directed another film called Kill (2005), which featured much of the same cast from Desperate Souls. The film was nearly lost due to the digital footage being damaged, but was recovered and had a late release by Troma Entertainment.

The third film Carrer helmed shortly after was entitled If A Tree Falls (2010), written by Ry Barrett. It had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival. The film was picked up and released internationally by Raven Banner Entertainment.

2010 – 2015

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In 2011, Carrer directed the claustrophobic thriller In the House of Flies, featuring punk rock icon and social commentator Henry Rollins as "The Voice".[1]

Following the tense thriller, Gabriel wrote and directed The Demolisher (2015).[2] The film won the Silver Audience Award at the Fantasia International Film Festival where it had its world premiere, and won Best Director at the Fantastic Planet Film Festival in Australia. The film also premiered at SITGES, the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

2015 - present

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Carrer was hired to direct a new documentary called Underbelly (2022). The documentary explored the adventure underground of the world's leading urban artists, such as Ron English, Swoon, Faile, Revok, and Shepard Fairey. The documentary contains archival footage spanning over a decade.

In late 2020, Canadian producer Avi Federgreen and Raven Banner Entertainment produced For the Sake of Vicious, which was co-directed by Gabriel Carrer and Reese Eveneshen.[3] The film had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, and was picked up by Epic Pictures and released under its branch Dread Presents for North America.

Filmography

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Feature films

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  • 2004: Desperate Souls
  • 2005: Kill
  • 2010: If a Tree Falls
  • 2012: In the House of Flies
  • 2016: Demolisher
  • 2017: Death On Scenic Drive
  • 2021: For the Sake of Vicious
  • 2023: Underbelly

References

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  1. ^ "In the House of Flies: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter, May 9. 2014.
  2. ^ "‘The Demolisher’: Fantasia Review". The Hollywood Reporter, July 28, 2015.
  3. ^ Jeremy Kay, "Raven Banner announces October production start on 'For The Sake Of Vicious'". Screen Daily, September 23, 2019.
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