Vadim is a Kazakhstani-American filmmaker and recovering lawyer. He directed, wrote, and produced the short films WICKS (Audience Award at Coronado Island Film Festival, Dances With Films) and LOOKING UP (nominated Best Short at Big Apple Film Festival). His new short film SOUND ASLEEP was shot across Iceland last summer.
Vadim has produced nearly a dozen feature and short films, including EXUVIA (Mill Valley, IFFBoston, Sun Valley, Stony Brook), slated for release in 2025.
Vadim is also a co-leader of the Manhattan non-profit filmmaker collective, Filmshop.