Born in Austria, with a professional background in photography inherited from a family tradition spanning four generations, Axel began his journey to becoming a filmmaker at the age of nineteen while studying at the Institute for Theatre, Film and Media Studies at the University of Vienna.
Eager to expand his horizons, Axel relocated to the US, where he completed his education at the New York Film Academy and embarked on a career as a director and cinematographer. During his time abroad, he found himself drawn to the realm of social realism, exhibiting a deep empathy for human stories and a commitment to capturing the essence of his subjects through long-term portrait studies.
His work has been featured at international film festivals, including the Busan Film Festival, LA Pacific Filmfest, Montreal World Film Festival, New York Independent Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Based in Vienna, Axel contributes to the local film community as an active member of the Austrian Film Association dok.at.
Representation
Selected Clients
Chopard, Ferrari, Louis Vuitton, Micheline, Montblanc, Salvatore Ferragamo and W Magazine.
2022 Official Selection Garofano Rosso Film Festival, INVISIBLES / Director
2022 Official Selection ISIFF Dhaka, INVISIBLES / Director
2021 Nominated for ÖW Austrian Competition Vienna Shorts, INVISIBLES / Director2021 ADA Award for excellence in directing a short film, INVISIBLES / Director
2020 Finalist Certificate Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2020, PROPAGANDA HAARE / Director, DP
2020 Official Selection Venice Architecture Short Film Festival, TWO PIANOS / Director, DP
2019 2x Bronze Creative Club Austria CCA-Venus, PROPAGANDA HAARE / Director, DP
2019 Official Selection Austrian Film Festival, SPACES OF SOLITUDE / Director, DP
2019 Official Selection zeitimpuls, THI:EN / Director, DP
2019 Official Selection Austrian Film Festival, THI:EN / Director, DP
2019 Official Selection Architecture & Design Film Festival Las Vegas, TWO PIANOS / Director, DP
2019 Official Selection Architecture & Design Film Festival Washington, TWO PIANOS / Director, DP
2019 Official Selection Master of Art Film Festival, TWO PIANOS / Director, DP
2019 Special Mention Rollout Dance Film Festival, A LAST ONE IN COLOR / Director, DP
2018 Official Selection Architecture & Design Film Festival NYC, TWO PIANOS / Director, DP
2017 Winner for Best International Documentary Austrian Film Festival, LEAVING THE NEST / Director, DP
2017 Official Selection Toronto Queer Film Festival, LEAVING THE NEST / Director, DP
2017 Official Selection European Film Festival Integration you and me, LEAVING THE NEST / Director, DP
2017 Nominated for Austrian Documentary Award Ethnocineca Int. Documentary Film Festival, LEAVING THE NEST / Director, DP
2017 Official Selection One with a Movie Camera, LEAVING THE NEST / Director, DP
2017 Official Selection Auroville Film Festival, LEAVING THE NEST / Director, DP
2017 Winner at BLOW-UP International Arthouse Film Festival Chicago, RATCATCHER / DP
2017 Official Selection Bushwick Film Festival, RATCATCHER / DP
2017 Seleccion oficial Macabro FICH, RATCATCHER / DP
2017 Official Selection Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival, RATCATCHER / DP
2017 Winner Fan Favourite Award Toronto International Film Festival x @instagram, OVERTIME / DP
2017 Official Selection Picture Farm Film Festival, DAMALS / Director
2017 Nominated Best Story SFFF, A LAST ONE IN COLOR / Director, DP
2017 Official Selection Mosaic Film Festival, A LAST ONE IN COLOR / Director, DP
2017 Official Selection Japanische Filmtage, A LAST ONE IN COLOR / Director, DP
2017 Won Best Drama Artists and Aliens Film Festival, HOLD ME / Producer, DP
2017 Won Outstanding Long Narrative Form Fava Fest, HOLD ME / Producer, DP
2016 Official Selection Rome International Film Festival, HOLD ME / Producer, DP
2016 Official Selection Montreal World Film Festival, HOLD ME / Producer, DP
2015 Official Selection Raindance Film Festival, THE LIVES OF HAMILTON FISH / DP
2014 Official Selection San Diego Asian Film Festival, DISTANT LIGHT / DP
2014 Official Selection LA Pacific Filmfest, DISTANT LIGHT / DP
2013 Official Selection Busan Film Festival, DISTANT LIGHT / DP
2013 Official Selection PUFF Film Festival Hong Kong, THE LIVES OF HAMILTON FISH / DP
2011 Official Selection Montreal World Film Festival, 3 NEEDS / Director
2011 Winner Canada International Film Festival, BLINDFOLD / DP
2011 Finalist Award Photographer's Forum, 31st Annual Spring Photography Contest / Photographer
2011 Finalist Award Photographer's Forum, 30th Annual Spring Photography Contest / Photographer
2010 Official Selection Montreal World Film Festival, COMING HOME / Director
2010 Audience Award New York Independent Film, BLINDFOLD / DP
Impressum
Axel Stasny e.U.
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Magdalenenstrasse 19
1060 Wien | Austria
Tel: +43 664 9498333
E-Mail: contact (at) axelstasny (dot) com
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