GHAZAL

ELHAEI

Pronounced: /Gəˈzɛl/ /ɛlˈhaˈee/
[Similar to Gazelle, like the animal.]

Ghazal Elhaei is a Director, Writer, and Producer known for crafting emotionally rich narratives centered on underdogs, identity, and transformation. As the founder of Capital G Media, she leads a storytelling studio behind more than 150 campaigns, productions, and experiences—focused on storytelling that sparks personal growth, cultural connection, and creative reinvention.

Her cinematic style blends intimacy with clarity—grounded in quiet tension, second chances, and the emotional power of what’s left unsaid.

She has worked on set for major productions with Netflix, Disney, and Bell Media, bringing deep creative and production experience to every project she touches. She is currently in development on her debut feature film.

Through Capital G Media, Ghazal has produced work across film, branded campaigns, podcast series, and unscripted content—while also developing original narrative and nonfiction projects for screen.

In addition to her creative work, she has directed and produced campaigns for global brands including Nespresso, Ketel One, Bombay Sapphire, ETSY, Wheat x Disney, and Purdy’s Chocolatier. Her career spans creative direction, production logistics, and brand strategy, making her a multifaceted creative force with a business mind and a storyteller’s heart.

Ghazal is also the writer and creator of Revisions, a newsletter and storytelling platform exploring creativity, identity, and personal leadership. She is a sought-after speaker on topics including storytelling as a leadership tool, creative clarity, reinvention, and building a multi-hyphenate career.

A passionate advocate for gender equity in media and business, Ghazal previously served as Chair of the Board for the Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) and is a current member of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).

Shaping stories, strategies + experiences that move people to action.

 favourite things

these are a few of my

Sleeping in. Farmer’s markets. Castelvetrano olives. Bar seating, always. Red wine from the Alentejo region, Loire Valley or Argentina. Anthony Bourdain and his curiosity for the world. Sunday mornings. Extra Parmesan on everything. Truffle is a nice touch. Glassware with personality. Hats with a pun. Custom playlists. Flower deliveries, just because. Tomato soup with a little* bit of ginger. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Audrey Hepburn and (her not so) Funny Face. Shrek and Donkey’s friendship. Tom Hanks opposite Meg Ryan. Thrifting and consignment. Doodling on napkins. New York in the fall. Vancouver in the spring. Paris year-round. Nancy Meyers. The smell of old books. Handwritten notes. Walks by the water. Hour-long phone calls. Charcuterie boards are my love language.

"Your story is your power—don't let it be written by anyone else. Embrace every chapter, and remember that you hold the pen."