LocoDistro is a strategic entertainment boutique with offices in Los Angeles and Nashville. Services include “high-touch” content & brand consulting and artist + influencer management.
We work with artists, networks, studios, brands, and IP owners to align content and messaging with business objectives—developing strategy-first solutions that span television, film, social, direct-to-fan, livestreams, events, PR, and purpose-driven campaigns.
From ideation through execution, we take a 360° view—building audience-focused roadmaps and overseeing creative output across every media platform. We ensure the full media-ecosystem communicates with intention and impact.
Our work has been recognized by Sundance, MoMA, Adweek, Forbes, NBC News, People Magazine, Rolling Stone, Variety, Hollywood Reporter and Entertainment Weekly—spanning award-winning content and breakthrough campaigns.
Team shot after Mastercard and Synchrony Bank shootDirecting a Live Stream at Dockweiler Beach, Los Angeles
WHY
Carrie Fisher, Gabriel Gornell, and George Lucas immediately after ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ won the Emmy for ‘Outstanding Special Class Animated Program’
Our personal mission:
Grow your business and create goose-bump moments for your fans and customers.
We partner with artists, networks, studios, brands, and IP owners to craft high-impact programming, live experiences, and short-form content—with every project rooted in strategy and executed end-to-end, from development through distribution.
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KIND WORDS
Here are some kind words from people who have worked with Gabriel and the team…
“We were thrilled to host Gabriel as a speaker at our monthly American Advertising Federation – Tucson luncheon. His presentation was both insightful and interactive, and our members raved about his expertise and the valuable statistics he shared. It’s always a treat to host a dynamic national speaker who brings a fresh perspective and keeps our local advertising professionals engaged and entertained.” —Krista K. DeAngelis, Executive Director AAF Tucson
“I’ve known and worked with Gabriel for over 10 years, and I’ve worked with him in different capacities over those years – both reporting to Gabriel, and as his client. I’ve worked closely with him in areas ranging from international television distribution, covering sales markets like Mipcom and EFM, as well as strategic planning for multi-city, thousand-room studio roll-outs with Pirate.com. And most recently, I’ve leaned into his experience in areas of music-audience acquisition by having him consult with our North American marketing team. Gabriel always brings fresh thinking that’s rooted in actual hands-on experience. I intend to continue collaborating with him well into the future – and highly recommend him.” —Sammi Alani, VP Pirate North America
“Gabriel Gornell is one of JA’s favourite people to consult and collaborate with. Not only is he hugely knowledgeable about music, events, TV & film, social media, brands, sponsorship and devising cutting edge 360˚ strategies, he is calm and approachable and despite a fair few years in the industry, has retained his enthusiasm and passion which is a breath of fresh air.” —Julie Jakobek, Founder JA Films
“During my time at Mandolin, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Gabriel on a multi-tiered music event which wrangled several media touch-points at once including a Live IRL event, Direct-to-Fan live-stream, Metaverse Experience, Artist integrations, Socials, PR, Purpose, Marketing, Merch, Incentives, etc. Gabriel demonstrates exceptional organization, leadership and a calm, solution-oriented approach during complicated, high pressure situations – which is always a breath of fresh air and greatly appreciated. Though perhaps his most unique trait is the energy and attitude he brings into every engagement. Given the opportunity, I’d look forward to working with him again! ” —Joe Aiello, Product Director at Ticketmaster
“Gabe did a great job on a very ambitious live, televised national primetime awards show, without a lot of the resources you’d normally find with such projects. Gabe’s resourcefulness and creativity allowed us to present a Daytime Emmy Awards show that was fast-paced, entertaining, multi-platform and successful with our audiences and sponsors. Not only was Gabe’s show a top Twitter trend that night, it delivered one of the largest audiences for a non-news event in our network’s history.” —Scot Safon, former Network GM, HLN and CMO, CNN
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ACCOLADES
Leading the LocoDistro collective is Entertainment Strategist and Showrunner Gabriel Gornell.
Gabriel is a Sundance winner, two-time WorldFest Gold recipient, and Adweek Best Spots winner. He has been honored by the Television Academy and featured as a filmmaker at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
His work has been covered by outlets including Forbes, Adweek, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, People Magazine, Film Daily, Realscreen, TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly, NBC News, and Fox News, among others.
