Bio

Gina Yull is a filmmaker dedicated to redefining elevated horror through the lenses of cultural resonance and psychological tension. Often recognized as “the female Jordan Peele,” Gina crafts narratives that weave supernatural dread into sharp social commentary, exploring the monsters that reside at the intersection of myth and reality.

Gina’s obsession with the macabre began at age eight when she sent her first "haunted tale" to R.L. Stine. Now a Chapman University alum, this early impulse has evolved into a sophisticated cinematic style that balances high-stakes atmosphere with technical precision. Her directorial work has already gained national traction: her short film The Powers That Be premiered at Screamfest, and her latest project, The Shell, premiered at the Oscar-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival and won Best Directing at the Black August Film Festival.

Beyond the director’s chair, Gina has built a robust professional foundation within high-pressure network environments. Her experience includes: Producing Director’s Assistant on Fox’s 9-1-1 (starring Angela Bassett), Producing Director’s Assistant on L.A.’s Finest (starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba) and Directing Shadow on Season 2 of the Hulu/Bad Robot series Castle Rock. These roles have provided her with a "masterclass" in large-scale production, performance coaching, and the intricacies of the filmmaking process. Gina further refined her business and technical acumen as one of eight filmmakers selected for the Blackmagic Collective’s First Frame Initiative, a year-long intensive focused on the intersection of craft and industry sustainability. She also recently took part in the LA Director’s Lab Murder Mystery Workshop.

Currently, Gina is part of theBlackmagic Collective Women's Episodic Directing Fellowshipand is set to shadow as part of the Ryan Murphy Half Initiative. She is also in the early stages of development, with the pilot already shot, on Tales From The Other Side, a groundbreaking horror anthology series written exclusively by Black women. Simultaneously, she is developing her debut feature, Harvesters. Following a successful pitch at the American Film Market (AFM), she is positioned to bridge the gap between independent horror and commercial prestige, proving that the most terrifying stories are often the ones that reflect our deepest human truths.

Passionate about all things horror.

A supporter of diversity in front of and behind the camera.

A creator of unapologetic productions.