THE JOURNEY

ABOUT GISELLE PARETS

ABOUT

GISELLE PARETS

I’ve spent my life crossing continents, but I’ve always been searching for the same place—the human heart. I grew up in Argentina believing that every person carries a story worth telling. I didn’t know then that storytelling would become a passport.

Early in my career, I joined the legendary expedition race Eco-Challenge, living for weeks in the rainforests of Borneo alongside one of the toughest filmmaking crews in the world. We documented athletes pushing themselves to their physical and emotional limits, often in places where the only way in was by helicopter, boat, or on foot. It wasn’t glamorous. It was raw, unpredictable, exhausting—and unforgettable.

That journey led me to the TV show The Amazing Race, where I spent years producing and traveling through more than 70 countries. Every destination offered a different landscape, language, and culture, but I kept discovering the same thing: beneath all our differences, people are remarkably alike.

We all long to belong. We all wrestle with fear, hope, identity, love, purpose, and resilience. Those years shaped me far more than they shaped my résumé.

They taught me that the most compelling stories aren’t about extraordinary achievements—they’re about the humanity that makes those achievements meaningful.

Photo by Silvina Stefano

Today, as an Executive Producer and Showrunner at Religion of Sports, I still approach every film with the mindset of a traveler. Curiosity comes first. Listening comes second. The camera comes last.

People often describe me as a sports storyteller, but I’ve never believed my work is really about sports. Sport is simply one of the most honest lenses through which to explore the human experience. The scoreboard tells us what happened. I’m interested in why it mattered.

That philosophy has guided projects including Simone Biles Rising, Man in the Arena, Greatness Code, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, McGregor Forever, Glitter & Gold, and many others. Whether the subject is an Olympic champion, a legendary musician, or an unknown athlete chasing an impossible dream, I’m always searching for the same thing: the truth beneath the performance.

Just as important to me is the team behind the camera. Throughout my career, I’ve believed that the best stories emerge from trust, generosity, and collaboration. Building creative environments where diverse voices—and especially women—can lead has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work.

The recognition that followed has been deeply humbling. My work has been honored with nine Emmy Awards, a Producers Guild Award, Critics Choice Awards, Cynopsis Sports Media Awards, and the TMFF Award for Best Feature Documentary. While those accolades are milestones I’m incredibly grateful for, they’ve never been the destination. The greatest reward is hearing that a story helped someone feel seen, understood, or inspired.

After all these years, my compass hasn’t changed. I’m still chasing stories that reveal something true about who we are. Still believing that the most meaningful journeys aren’t measured in miles, but in moments of connection. Because no matter where I’ve traveled, I’ve always been searching for the same place—the human heart.