Directing
Vlad Gradescu
Place of birth
Cahul, Moldova
Known for
Directing
Credits
4 titles
Vlad Gradescu is a Moldovan-born writer and director based in New York City. Blending his Eastern European roots with American indie sensibilities, he founded Casa Mare Filmworks to tell stories about immigration, community, and identity. His latest film, HAI DAVAI premiered at the 2026 Palm Springs International Shortfest.
Known for
NRBlocked by her grandmother’s superstition over a black cat, a young woman's emigration spirals into an absurdist village standoff that forces her to confront exactly what she is leaving behind.
Hai Davai
2026
NRWhen Pat loses out on their dream role, they find it increasingly hard to break out of character.
Bleu
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Behind the camera
NRBlocked by her grandmother’s superstition over a black cat, a young woman's emigration spirals into an absurdist village standoff that forces her to confront exactly what she is leaving behind.
Hai Davai
2026
NRBlocked by her grandmother’s superstition over a black cat, a young woman's emigration spirals into an absurdist village standoff that forces her to confront exactly what she is leaving behind.
Hai Davai
2026
NRBlocked by her grandmother’s superstition over a black cat, a young woman's emigration spirals into an absurdist village standoff that forces her to confront exactly what she is leaving behind.
Hai Davai
2026
NRWhen Pat loses out on their dream role, they find it increasingly hard to break out of character.
Bleu
—