GABE CASTRO

Gabe Castro (they/she) is a Philadelphia-based Latie multi-media professional specializing in the horror genre. They work at Philadelphia's public access television station as the Member Programming Manager helping their community make people-powered media. They are also the producer and co-host of the award-winning horror media literacy podcast, Ghouls Next Door. They and fellow Ghoul, Kat, explore the societal, historical, and scientific influences behind our cinematic fears. Gabe believes media can be used as a tool to bring social change and works in all she does to create impactful and inspiring media. When they're not hosting podcasts, they direct award-winning short horror-comedies and design terrifying soundscapes for the Black Women are Scary Podcast that celebrates people of color writing in horror. They also write their own column called “Reel Impact: From Screens to Streets.” The column explores contemporary film through conversations with Philadelphia-area community members and organizers with local film organization, cinéSPEAK.