DAVID GIL DIRECTORS REEL | Walmart

DAVID GIL DIRECTORS REEL | Walmart

Volvo

For Life

Artist
DAVID GIL
Editor
ROB SHEPPARD

Get Covered Illinois

Natalie's Story

Artist
DAVID GIL
Editor
CURTIS SCHMIDT

Supercute

Supercute

Artist
DAVID GIL

McDonald's

Achieve Your Gold Ep. 1

Artist
DAVID GIL

DAVID GIL

David Maurice Gil is an award-winning director who built his craft at the intersection of journalism and cinema. Beginning as a news and documentary cameraman, his work has always been defined by authenticity, urgency, and a deep respect for real human stories. Over the years, he has expanded that foundation into high-end commercial and branded work; from intimate, testimonial-driven campaigns to large-scale productions with global brands and celebrities. Today, Gil continues to evolve as a director who not only brings calm leadership under pressure but also embraces new technology and innovative ways of visualizing and shaping stories, helping clients see their ideas more clearly and audiences feel them more deeply.

Creatively, Gil's work is defined by a balance of emotional honesty and cinematic precision. His storytelling draws from his journalistic roots - colorful, human, and grounded in truth, yet always elevated with a director's eye for composition, rhythm, and atmosphere. Whether guiding a celebrity on set or putting everyday people at ease in front of the camera, he brings an instinct for capturing moments that feel both authentic and memorable, ensuring that each project resonates beyond the screen.

Gil's career has taken him across the world, with credits that span news, documentary, and commercial work for major outlets and networks including Discovery, MTV, VH1, A&E, NatGeo, and MSNBC. His agility as a director has also allowed him to lead ambitious commercial campaigns for clients such as McDonald’s, Activision, Microsoft, Gilead, Eli Lilly, and Claritin. Along the way, he has collaborated with top advertising agencies including Edelman, DDB, Ant Farm, Buddha Jones, and Aspect, and worked alongside some of the world's most recognizable names - from Johnny Depp, Mila Kunis, and James Franco to Trey Songz, SAINt JHN, Lenny Kravitz, Childish Gambino, and LL Cool J.

Known as a director who thrives under pressure, Gil specializes in leading multi-camera productions, navigating complex sets, and collaborating seamlessly across creative and technical teams. He is recognized for his ability to unite brand integrity with emotional storytelling and for his forward-looking approach that keeps clients confident while opening doors to new creative possibilities.

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