Gabriella M. Messina
I studied theatre in college and acting at HB Studio in NYC... For the past few years I've been writing, both film scripts and TV scripts... I recently became a mother, so I'm definitely seeing the world through different eyes... My goals? I want to show people things through my work that they haven't seen or heard, or at least haven't seen or heard quite this way before... I want to work with the best people in every discipline, known and unknown... I want to succeed the right way, and I want to help others do the same.
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Graduate 1998, Our Lady of the Rosary Homeschool (Valedictorian); 1998-2000, Gannon University, Theater major; 2004, Gotham Writers Workshop, Screenwriting; 2004, HB Studio, Acting, Stage FencingInterests
dating and relationships, parenting, homeschooling, movies, tv dramas, shelties, lovebirds, screenwriting, literature and books, politics, conservatives, libertarians, collecting records, origami, carnival work, New York City, religion, christianity, RomaFavorites
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The Christmas TreeThe first Christmas my boyfriend and I spent together was a lean one, but we still managed to find some holiday spirit and share a wonderful gift with each other. -
November AfternoonA typical autumn day in the northeast, when families brave the chill air to clean up the once-beautiful fall foliage that fills their lawns. -
Powdered DeliciousnessThoughts of winter snows bring to mind a memorable taste of the season. -
Once Upon a Time in a TerrariumEmbraced by critics, yet less warmly reviewed by audiences, Gore Verbinski's venture into the world of animated films boasts a clever story, plenty of film references, and a deeper message about finding yourself by being yourself. -
The Big SmokeMy trip to London in 2000 was momentous for me on many levels and continues to affect my life and work over a decade later. -
Autumn Arts and Crafts Shows in DelawareThe First State offers a wide variety of fairs and festivals featuring seasonal crafts and quality artisan wares. With something for everyone, Delaware's craft fairs, shows, and festivals are a mecca for craftspeople from the mid-Atlantic region. -
For ColeA haiku written in remembrance of meeting my newborn son for the first time. -
When Faro Ruled the Old WestFaro, a card game originating in 17th century Europe, became the most popular saloon game of the Old West, its popularity carrying into the 20th century. -
Look for MeWhen you lose a loved one, it is a comfort to know that they are always with you. Written following the recent passing of my beloved dog, Mikey. -
Engarde for Your HeartThe fast-paced and competitive sport of fencing is a great to burn calories, tone and strengthen muscles, and decrease stress levels, all important to your overall cardio-vascular health. -
Ski Sweaters and Flannel ShirtsRecollections of my grandfather and I, written for Father's Day 2011. -
Finding the "God Particle": Science's Journey of FaithThe quest for the final piece of an epic puzzle nears its end. Sometime in 2012, scientists hope to once and for all answer the question -- does the Higgs Boson, also known as the "God Particle," really exist? -
Moon-SongThe magical effects of the moon are the stuff of legend and myth, but the basis for these stories may have more to do with the physical effects it has on earth and the subsequent psychological effects on we humans. -
RemembranceSeeing someone from your past can awaken many different feelings. -
One Moment in Time... With the Erie OttersThe value of a sports item, what makes it a treasure, is all about the moment... the moment it commemorates in the sport's history, the team's history, the player's history... and your own history. -
Das BugFrom its birth pre-World War Two to the new 21st Century version, the Volkswagen Beetle's fuel-economy and dependability have been lauded and applauded, with over 21 million vehicles sold.
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Staying Gold with Robert FrostBrief, yet loaded with meaning and interpretation, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" has been my favorite poem since childhood, since before I knew what a poem even was.
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Vision of a Bright CityA sonnet for New York City.
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The Cowboys, the Rockers, and MeI always listen to music when writing screenplays, frequently finding and creating scores and soundtracks in my mind as I work. For my historical western "The Road To Elmwood", I was influence by the classialc and ethnic sounds of Led Zeppelin.
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The Big GoodbyeSpeaking at graduation can be intimidating for many, and writing your own speech even more so. Reading the speeches of others, as well as keeping some simple guidlines in mind, can make this final speech of academia memorable in a good way.
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Still Magnificent After All These YearsGenre-defying then... genre-defining now... "The Magnificent Seven" is a classic remake that retains the spirit of it's predecessor, "Seven Samurai" while exploring the mythos of the waning gunslinger, a truly American type.
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And the Winner IsA field of ten stellar films compete for the ultimate award in entertainment... but which film truly deserves to be known hereafter as "Best Picture". The 83rd Annual Academy Awards air on February 27, 2011.
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Sicilian Culture, Fact and FictionThe fascination with the Mafia and mob culture since the 1970's has given rise to film, tv, books, and generations of wannabes. To understand the true significance of La Cosa Nostra, you have to understand the history of the people who gave birth to it.
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Collecting Vinyl RecordsVinyl records are making a comeback, as many artists are opting to have them pressed when they release new albums. If modern pricing or availablity have you down, picking up old records is easy, inexpensive, and rewarding.
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ThoughtsThis was written after an encounter in June with a Luna Moth. A night moth, she was resting in a dangerous spot on a bush, so I gave her a ride to the safety of my nearby home and let her rest there until twilight, when she took to flight and disappeared.
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The Solitary LovebirdMeet Freddie, my single male lovebird!
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Is Resurrecting the Great Ones a Bad Idea?As computer technology expands in the entertainment industry, sacrificing our past for the almighty dollar may become acceptable and removing the mystique and legend of those long gone may ruin the classics for generations to come.
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To Steve, in MemoriamI'm a big Def Leppard fan, so I wrote this. Steve Clark was a guitarist with the band who died too young after years of alcohol abuse. This month is the twentieth anniversary of his passing. A great talent, gone too soon.