Gaylynn Baker
Welcome to the official site of Gaylynn Baker – director of three award-winning documentaries, star of TikTok’s viral Retirement House, and author of two published books. Discover a creative career that spans screen, stage, and story.
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Recent Work
Recently Featured on MrBeast
Watch this short clip from a recent episode of MrBeast’s Ages 1–100 Race for $250,000, where Gaylynn jumps into the fast-paced chaos of a dodgeball match. With sharp instinct and fearless timing, she catches the ball mid-throw—only to lose her balance and tumble to the floor in the same breath. It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it moment filled with heart, humor, and the kind of spirited determination that defines her on-screen presence.
Meet Gaylynn Baker
Heart,
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Hi, I’m Gaylynn Baker, and I am an Actor, Director and Writer, and most importantly, a Storyteller. I have spent my life chasing the power of Story, a power that can change hearts, shift perspectives, and heal the wounds of the world.
My goal is always the same, to tell the truth with love, humor and courage. Because I believe it’s never to late to live your dream and I am living proof of that. So meet me by the perfume tree, perhaps we can heal the wounds of the world together.
Documentary Films
We know not what we do
We Know Not What We Do is an award-winning documentary written and directed by Gaylynn Baker. This 55-minute film blends personal storytelling, spiritual insight, and environmental urgency into a profound cinematic call to action. The film explores the moral and ethical questions surrounding climate change, challenging viewers to reconsider our relationship with the Earth and with each other.
Through interviews, visual poetry, and reflective commentary, Gaylynn invites audiences on a journey of awareness and responsibility—urging a collective awakening before it’s too late. Winner of the 2015 Accolade Humanitarian Award, the film is both a visual meditation and a passionate plea for change.
