Zachary Gladwin
Bloom
Zachary Gladwin is an animator, illustrator, and storyteller based in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. With more than 18 years of experience in film production, he draws on a background in production design, illustration, and animation to create immersive worlds where wonder, myth, and folklore come to life. His work includes collaborations with Sesame Street, They Might Be Giants, independent children's books, and documentary films. Through playful symbolism and heartfelt storytelling, Gladwin invites audiences into spaces where curiosity, imagination, and the magical remain deeply connected to what makes us human.