Carlemile is a one-man media empire from Queens—actor, director, editor, rapper, podcaster, novelist, and cultural satirist. After years working in advertising and building grassroots stories from the ground up, he now helms Carlemile Studios, creating modular, monetizable IP that can live as books, podcasts, games, merch, and movies.
Known for his silly but smart social commentary, he focuses on telling immature stories for a mature audience, combining satire, sensuality, suspense, and street culture into a uniquely cinematic language.
This isn’t indie filmmaking. This is IP with a personality.
Carlemile was born to a Haitian immigrant father, Emilo Gay, a performer with the celebrated group "Orquesta Olivieri", and a Haitian-American mother who worked tirelessly as a nurse for American veterans. Creativity was in his blood. His older brother, Lyvio G, co-produced the hit single "Ring the Alarm" for Fu-Schnickens alongside Q-Tip and contributed to soundtracks for films like "A Low Down Dirty Shame". Even his dentist had a hand in the entertainment world, composing music for the cult horror classic *The Stuff*.
“My brother’s work showed me what was possible in music, and even my dentist’s creative pursuits taught me that inspiration can come from anywhere,” Carlemile reflects. “But it was my mom’s work ethic—those 18-hour shifts—that really grounded me in the value of hard work.”
When his mom worked long hours, Carlemile turned their apartment into a makeshift movie set, creating short films and comedy sketches with friends. By 15, he was posting his creations online, building early momentum as a storyteller and performer.
At 13, Carlemile spent a year in Haiti, a life-changing experience that shaped his perspective. “Living in Haiti made me appreciate my life in America and humbled me,” he says. “It taught me how hard the rest of the world has it and gave me a deeper drive to make something of myself.”
At 16 he dropped out of school to chase his dream in the entertainment industry. At 18, He interned for DMC of Run-DMC, managed social media for the Hall of Fame Music Store in Jamaica, Queens, and directed music videos for indie artists. It was also during this time that he began experimenting with his own music, though finding his unique voice proved challenging.
“I was working on other people’s projects, learning everything I could, but I hadn’t yet figured out what I wanted to say as an artist,” he admits.
At 19, a run-in with the law became a defining moment in his life. “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and that experience was a wake-up call,” Carlemile says. “It showed me how quickly everything can change and made me refocus on what really mattered—my creativity and my future.”
Carlemile went after his diploma and was accepted at Full Sail University, but couldn’t afford the college tuition to get his bachelor but he didn’t let that stop him from his dream job.
At 21, Carlemile had a pivotal encounter with legendary filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whose advice became a cornerstone of his career. “He told me, ‘You’re going to have to do a lot on your own.’ That stuck with me and prepared me for the long road ahead,” Carlemile recalls.
During this time, Carlemile also taught himself filmmaking by shooting videos for local artirst, commericals for local enterpeneurs and recording events at his church every weekend. “I filmed everything—sermons, weddings, and birthdays. That was my film school,” he explains. “I learned by doing, and every project made me better.”
However, financial pressures at home forced Carlemile to take on a security job to help pay the bills after his mother went on disability. “I had to step up and support my family, but I never stopped creating,” he says.
In his early 20s, Carlemile explored entrepreneurship. He worked as an assistant to a real estate flipper who also attended the New York Film Academy and was producing films. “That job opened my eyes to the intersection of business and creativity,” he says. “I learned how to manage projects and the importance of persistence.”
Inspired by his entrepreneurial exposure, Carlemile launched a beverage brand. Although the venture failed, it taught him invaluable lessons about branding, resilience, and the challenges of running a business.
Over the years, he would work many jobs from being a book seller at books a million, a porter at Bailey's Fitness, a driver for fed ex and a cook at Sonic, but it was as a security guard that Carlemile often found himself at high-profile events, surrounded by celebrities and industry professionals. However, the job’s restrictions prevented him from networking or showcasing his talents.
“It was frustrating to be so close to the world I wanted to be in but unable to participate,” he says. “That frustration fueled me. It made me push harder to find a way back into the industry on my terms.”
While working security, Carlemile began laying the foundation for his online media brand, a platform focused on humor, lifestyle, and pop culture. He also launched **Carlemile’s**, a novelty brand store featuring unique products that reflected his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
“These ventures allowed me to express myself while learning how to manage a brand and connect with an audience,” he says.
As Carlemile entered his late 20s, he realized he had spent too much time building other people’s brands. “I was so focused on helping others succeed that I forgot to build my own,” he says. He got his big break, getting paid to produce and direct commercials for TV, but soon lost that job before he realized it wasn’t where he was meant to be. Having to start all over with nothing but footage shot over the years, determined to reclaim his voice, he began developing "Cable After Dark", a project that would combine his humor, storytelling, and musical talents into one bold statement.
Now, Carlemile is ready to reintroduce himself to the world. He has started doing stand-up and getting released to shake up the world with *Cable After Dark*. More than just a musical comedy series, the project represents his journey of reinvention and resilience.
“This is the most authentic version of me the world has ever seen,” he says. “It’s my way of taking everything I’ve learned—the struggles, the lessons, the grind—and creating something uniquely my own.”
Known for his silly but smart social commentary, he focuses on telling immature stories for a mature audience, combining satire, sensuality, suspense, and street culture into a uniquely cinematic language.
This isn’t indie filmmaking. This is IP with a personality.
Carlemile was born to a Haitian immigrant father, Emilo Gay, a performer with the celebrated group "Orquesta Olivieri", and a Haitian-American mother who worked tirelessly as a nurse for American veterans. Creativity was in his blood. His older brother, Lyvio G, co-produced the hit single "Ring the Alarm" for Fu-Schnickens alongside Q-Tip and contributed to soundtracks for films like "A Low Down Dirty Shame". Even his dentist had a hand in the entertainment world, composing music for the cult horror classic *The Stuff*.
“My brother’s work showed me what was possible in music, and even my dentist’s creative pursuits taught me that inspiration can come from anywhere,” Carlemile reflects. “But it was my mom’s work ethic—those 18-hour shifts—that really grounded me in the value of hard work.”
When his mom worked long hours, Carlemile turned their apartment into a makeshift movie set, creating short films and comedy sketches with friends. By 15, he was posting his creations online, building early momentum as a storyteller and performer.
At 13, Carlemile spent a year in Haiti, a life-changing experience that shaped his perspective. “Living in Haiti made me appreciate my life in America and humbled me,” he says. “It taught me how hard the rest of the world has it and gave me a deeper drive to make something of myself.”
At 16 he dropped out of school to chase his dream in the entertainment industry. At 18, He interned for DMC of Run-DMC, managed social media for the Hall of Fame Music Store in Jamaica, Queens, and directed music videos for indie artists. It was also during this time that he began experimenting with his own music, though finding his unique voice proved challenging.
“I was working on other people’s projects, learning everything I could, but I hadn’t yet figured out what I wanted to say as an artist,” he admits.
At 19, a run-in with the law became a defining moment in his life. “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and that experience was a wake-up call,” Carlemile says. “It showed me how quickly everything can change and made me refocus on what really mattered—my creativity and my future.”
Carlemile went after his diploma and was accepted at Full Sail University, but couldn’t afford the college tuition to get his bachelor but he didn’t let that stop him from his dream job.
At 21, Carlemile had a pivotal encounter with legendary filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whose advice became a cornerstone of his career. “He told me, ‘You’re going to have to do a lot on your own.’ That stuck with me and prepared me for the long road ahead,” Carlemile recalls.
During this time, Carlemile also taught himself filmmaking by shooting videos for local artirst, commericals for local enterpeneurs and recording events at his church every weekend. “I filmed everything—sermons, weddings, and birthdays. That was my film school,” he explains. “I learned by doing, and every project made me better.”
However, financial pressures at home forced Carlemile to take on a security job to help pay the bills after his mother went on disability. “I had to step up and support my family, but I never stopped creating,” he says.
In his early 20s, Carlemile explored entrepreneurship. He worked as an assistant to a real estate flipper who also attended the New York Film Academy and was producing films. “That job opened my eyes to the intersection of business and creativity,” he says. “I learned how to manage projects and the importance of persistence.”
Inspired by his entrepreneurial exposure, Carlemile launched a beverage brand. Although the venture failed, it taught him invaluable lessons about branding, resilience, and the challenges of running a business.
Over the years, he would work many jobs from being a book seller at books a million, a porter at Bailey's Fitness, a driver for fed ex and a cook at Sonic, but it was as a security guard that Carlemile often found himself at high-profile events, surrounded by celebrities and industry professionals. However, the job’s restrictions prevented him from networking or showcasing his talents.
“It was frustrating to be so close to the world I wanted to be in but unable to participate,” he says. “That frustration fueled me. It made me push harder to find a way back into the industry on my terms.”
While working security, Carlemile began laying the foundation for his online media brand, a platform focused on humor, lifestyle, and pop culture. He also launched **Carlemile’s**, a novelty brand store featuring unique products that reflected his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
“These ventures allowed me to express myself while learning how to manage a brand and connect with an audience,” he says.
As Carlemile entered his late 20s, he realized he had spent too much time building other people’s brands. “I was so focused on helping others succeed that I forgot to build my own,” he says. He got his big break, getting paid to produce and direct commercials for TV, but soon lost that job before he realized it wasn’t where he was meant to be. Having to start all over with nothing but footage shot over the years, determined to reclaim his voice, he began developing "Cable After Dark", a project that would combine his humor, storytelling, and musical talents into one bold statement.
Now, Carlemile is ready to reintroduce himself to the world. He has started doing stand-up and getting released to shake up the world with *Cable After Dark*. More than just a musical comedy series, the project represents his journey of reinvention and resilience.
“This is the most authentic version of me the world has ever seen,” he says. “It’s my way of taking everything I’ve learned—the struggles, the lessons, the grind—and creating something uniquely my own.”
