Glad Gelin

Gladimir Gelin is a self-taught Haitian-American director and photographer born and raised in New York City. After leaving St. John’s University to pursue his passion for filmmaking, he began building a career at the intersection of visual storytelling, fashion, and culture, developing a distinct creative perspective along the way.

His work spans film, photography, and fashion, with clients including Dior, Saint Laurent, Vogue, and American Express. He has also collaborated with artists including Doja Cat, Mary J. Blige, Kali Uchis, J. Cole, and Normani.

In 2019, Gladimir was named one of MTV’s Creators to Watch and was later recognized as part of The Creative Collective’s Creative Class of 2020. Through his work, he continues to explore identity, culture, and the ways stories move between people and communities.