I’m Esther Gabriel, a filmmaker, intimacy coordinator, and storyteller with over 15 years of experience directing and producing intimate scenes.
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My work spans both adult and mainstream media, and I bring a strong ethical foundation, trauma-informed practices, and deep respect for performers into every project.
Originally from Hungary and raised in the U.S., I hold a BA in Film from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. My career began in directing and producing, including running my own studio and creating award-winning projects grounded in emotional truth and creative collaboration. Those years gave me a unique skill set: the ability to choreograph authentic, emotionally truthful scenes while safeguarding consent, boundaries, and professionalism. I view this as a strength that allows me to navigate vulnerability on set with confidence and care.
I have completed a SAG-AFTRA accredited intimacy coordination program and am certified in Mental Health First Aid. My approach blends artistic leadership with clear communication, helping actors feel empowered in vulnerable moments and ensuring productions are both safe and emotionally authentic. Whether I am choreographing a love scene, collaborating with stunts, or guiding a team through sensitive material, I bring clarity, humor, and heart to every set.
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2026 | Vegas: A Love Story - Feature (late-2026 premiere)
2025 | Fable Studio | Plastic - Feature (mid-2026 premiere)
2025 | Dreame | CEO’s Kansas Sweetheart - Show
2025 | Netshort | Mr Garcia - Show
2025 | HBO | Hacks - Show (mid-2026 release)
2025 | ShortMax | The Divorced Heiress Claims Her Crown - Show
2025 | Reel Short | The Ghost of You and I - Show
2025 | Reel Short | How I Made the Alpha Mine - Show
2025 | OUTtv | Laid Bare - TV Series
2025 | Pocket FM | Royal Accident - Show
2025 | NetShorts | Love is in the Air - Show
2025 | NetShorts | My Mom is an ACE Agent - Show
2025 | LAFS | Marital Rage - Short Film
2024 | JoyLit | Nameless Luna - Show
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Intimacy Directors & Coordinators (SAG·AFTRA Accredited Training) Professional Accelerator Program
National Council for Mental WellbeingAdult Mental Health First Aid Certification
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bachelor of Arts, Film
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Co-owner, Director, Producer
2012 - Present | WoodRocket LLC & Mission Control Studio | Las Vegas, NV & Los Angeles, CA
Produced monthly video projects for commercials, events, and influencers.
Directed short films and intimate scenes. Managed commercial rental studio
Editor, VFX artist, and Post-production Supervisor for in-house projects.
Producer
2020 | Tubi | Die Influencers Die (Feature)
Director, Producer, 2nd Camera
2020 | Pornhub | Sonic the Hedgehog Parody: Sonic the Vadgehog
2019 | Pornhub | New Year Countdown 2020 Event
2019 | Pornhub | Die Hard Parody: Dick Hard
2019 | Pornhub | The Good Place Parody: The Goo Place
2019 | Pornhub | Game of Bones 2: Winter Came Everywhere
2019 | Pornhub | Apex Legends Parody: A** Sex Legends
2019 | Pornhub | Zelda Parody: The Legend of Zildo
2019 | Pornhub | Pornhub Raids Area 51
COVID Testing Manager
2021 | ITV America | Alone: Frozen, Confessions of Serial Killer: BTK, and Chef Vs. Wild
Additional filmography, related work, and awards:
“I don’t think having an intimacy coordinator is even a choice anymore,” Stone told NPR. “I think in the past five years, the industry has changed a lot for the better. Having her there felt like having both a safety net and a choreographer and a handhold. She and I would text after a day of doing some of these scenes and just sort of say how we were feeling and what was going on. And it was just this really beautiful relationship that I found extremely, extremely meaningful.”
- emma stone