Frederick Gourgue
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
- Actor
Frederick 'Turbo' Gourgue - born Frederick Sky Ely Gourgue in Jamaica
Queens, NY on Sunday November 13, 1988. Shortly after he was born
Frederick moved to Miramar, Florida with his Mother (Martine Gourgue),
and two older brothers (Irvin Gourgue, Hubert Gourgue)where he attended
school up to the 2nd grade. His mother sent him to live in Queens, New
York with his aunt Mirlene Gourgue to attend 3rd grade where he was
asked to skip to the 5th grade due to his high test scores. Frederick
then returned home back to Florida to live with his Mother and older
brother, Hubert in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He then found his 2nd
passion behind film, Competitive Sailing, where he placed several times
in State and National Regattas for 1-man Sunfish sailboats. Sailing and
film took over his life which included certifications such as Scuba
Diving, CPR, and a non-stop 1 Mile swimming requirement he
accomplished. Frederick continued his education in Shawnee Mission,
Kansas where he studied B&W film photography and development. After
completion he came back to Florida and completed a course at Aukela
Christian Military Academy where he learned leadership skills he would
later on use as a 1st AD. Late 2009 Frederick moved to Highland Park,
Los Angeles and began finding work as an Intern for Directors,
Production companies, and productions. Almost instantly Industry AD's
and Producers took notice to him and became his mentors, he built a
name for himself which eventually lead to his career as a 1st Assistant
Director. Frederick now lives in North Hollywood, CA working as an
Assistant Director on Commercials, Film, TV, and Music Videos.