ABOUT
Jasmine McGlade is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice centers on film and painting, with related work in installation, sculpture, and photography. She holds a degree in Visual and Environmental Studies (Art, Film, and Visual Studies) from Harvard University.
In 2024, after nearly two decades working as a screenwriter and filmmaker, McGlade brought a decidedly private studio practice into public view. What followed was a sustained period of intensive production, risk-taking, and exhibition. She has had recent solo and group exhibitions in Aspen, New York, Marfa, Denver, and Martha’s Vineyard (see Art and CV for exhibition history, press, and awards).
As a filmmaker, Jasmine executive produced Academy Award®-winning film La La Land, and played a key role in developing and producing Damien Chazelle's Oscar®-winning film Whiplash. McGlade and Chazelle collaborated creatively for ten years on various projects, including co-written screenplays. At just twenty years old, McGlade produced award-winning jazz musical Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, named one of the year's best films by The New York Times.
Jasmine's passion for music led her to direct music videos for Atlantic Records, Dualtone, and Yep Roc Records, including recent videos for Grammy-nominated artist Gregory Alan Isakov, Max, Nolan Taylor, Jobi Riccio, Heavy Diamond Ring, and The Bones of J.R. Jones.
As a writer-director, McGlade has worked with companies such as Netflix, LeBron James' SpringHill, Casey Affleck's Sea Change Media, Nicholas Hoult's Dead Duck Films, Naomi Osaka's Hana Kuma, and SB Projects. Jasmine's feature directorial debut was an award-winning independent film called Maria My Love, which she wrote, directed, and produced, starring Independent Spirit Award nominee Judy Marte, and Golden Globe winner and Oscar® nominee Karen Black. The film premiered to critical acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival and was distributed the following year.
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McGlade is also a decorated athlete, having been a national champion and NCAA All-American in fencing. She was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in women’s épée as both a cadet and junior, and a top-five senior (Division I). She has won the Junior Olympics, competed at multiple World Championships for the U.S. as a member of the cadet and junior national teams, and has a variety of other national and international gold medals under her belt. While at Harvard, she helped her team win the Division 1 NCAA Championship title, the first in Harvard fencing history. Since coming out of a decade long retirement in 2024, Jasmine earned a variety of national medals including Senior (Division 1) Team gold at Summer National Championships. In 2025 she became the V40 National Champion, and qualified for the world team.
Jasmine's volunteer work is wide-ranging, reflecting her passion for mental health, social justice, nature, children, and the arts. She currently serves on the board of Circuit Arts.