Carly Usdin is a dynamic and innovative filmmaker who has made a name for themselves in both narrative and branded content. As a non-binary individual, they bring a unique perspective to their work, which has been recognized and celebrated in various festivals and competitions.
With a strong background in directing and executive producing, Carly has worked on a range of projects, including the sports comedy series "The Syd + TP Show" with Maximum Effort, the horror/comedy anthology series "Threads," and the short film "First Date" with Hello Sunshine. Their feature film "Suicide Kale" and short film "Misdirection" have also gained recognition at various festivals.
In addition to their work in narrative content, Carly has also made a name for themselves in the world of commercial and branded content. They have worked with a variety of clients, including Paramount, Google, YouTube, Hasbro, Bumble, Funny or Die, CollegeHumor, Entertainment Weekly, World of Wonder, Verizon, and Absolut Vodka.
Some of Carly's most notable projects include directing the third season of Awkwafina's digital series "Tawk" and creating campaigns for "RuPaul's Drag Race," which have won several awards, including a One Show Pencil and multiple PromaxBDA Awards.
Carly is also a talented comic book creator, having written and created two series for BOOM! Studios: "Heavy Vinyl" and "The Avant-Guards." These series have been recognized with nominations for several awards, including a Prism award and a GLAAD Award.
Before focusing on television and film, Carly worked at their local New Jersey library, where they developed a passion for storytelling and community engagement. Today, they are happily married to their wife, a therapist, and spend their free time discussing their dog, drag queens, and women's sports with their loved ones.
