Pride Stories: Pedro Gabriel 🏳️‍🌈

We’re celebrating June with some seriously incredible interviews as part of our Pride Stories Campaign. Pride is about celebrating but equally demanding better representation, support, opportunity and equality for our LGBQT+ community in the creative world and further (all year long).

Without further delay, meet the wonderful Pedro. Pedro is a Remix creator from Brazil who joined Vidsy in 2020. This is his story…

Hey Pedro! Tell us a bit about yourself, and how you got to where you are today.

Hello, world! My name is Pedro Gabriel. I am a 23-year-old professional motion designer from Brazil. I have been working with Vidsy since 2020.

Everything started as a hobby; at 12, I was a YouTuber, posting videos and playing dance games. However, at 16, I began to take motion design more seriously. Though it was not my original goal, I started sharing my work with others and eventually began making money from it.

What is the importance of representation to you in the industry and in the world at large?

As human beings, it's natural for us to crave a sense of belonging. Growing up as a gay man in this industry wasn't easy. Seeing everyone but you on TV, the news and media generally end up endorsing the idea you're doing something wrong. Most companies base your abilities on your sexual orientation, often discarding you despite one fundamental importance; your talent.

If you could send your younger self a message, what would it be?

Hold tight; People will try to hold you back and make you feel bad about yourself. Once you let your true self shine, you'll realize that nobody can stop you. You are one in a million ✨

What is one of the most joyful things about being part of the LGBQT+ community?

Being able to explore your true inner self without judgement.

What are the most urgent changes that need to be made for the world to be safer and more welcoming for LGBQT+ community?

Today, LGBTQIA+ people are still getting publicly ashamed of their very existence. In particular, trans people are still struggling to access basic human rights.

While publicity can bring attention to LGBTQIA+ individuals, it is important to have policies in place to ensure that companies are able to discuss and support their lives throughout the year, rather than just during the month of June.