Andrew Akler

Andrew Akler

Owner at Tale Slate Productions
Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Composer and Musician

New York City, New York

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About Andrew

An Award-Winning New York City based Film Director, Screenwriter and Composer who has
inspired thousands of fans through his powerful storytelling and his compelling directing.
To date, Andrew has produced 4 original short films, which have received national recognition,
awards and nominations, as well as collaborating on several film projects in different capacities
for more than 7 years in the industry.

In his senior year in college, Andrew wrote, directed, produced, and composed his first short film
entitled Wake Me The film won six awards at its premiere festival, including; Best In Show, Best
Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography and Best Editing. (Katra Film Series,
2015, The Steampunk Arts Film Festival, 2015, Magwill International Film Festival, 2016).

He has also written several profound and deeply moving stories, and directed three more short
films that have taken the festival circuit by storm. His most recent shorts, Batman: Patient Zero
(2018 Gen Con Film Festival, 2018 Imaginarium Comic Con Festivals, 2016 Super Hero Short
Film Feast, 2016 Super Geek Film Festival, 2017 Dragon Con Independent Short Film Festival,
2017 Azure Lorica’s Fan Film Awards) as well Love Bug and Courtside took home several
awards and has gained him publicity and recognition for his creative work as well earned him a
diverse fan base.

Andrew recently worked and completed scoring a highly anticipated Lifetime feature, A
Daughter’s Plan to Kill as well as composing for a multitude of short films and web-based
media. He has backed a slew of intriguing short films as a producer, such as the upcoming thriller, Gateway Eyes (2021), as well as the heartfelt drama, Last Impressions (2022).

He is now beginning pre-production for his first full length feature film, Scarred Hearts,
where he’ll be combining his creative strengths of storytelling, music and directing.

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Credits

  • Dissociation

    Dissociation (2023)
    Film (short) by Sempre Productions (Music) Composer An exaggerated look into a day in the life of a twenty one year old girl suffering from mental health issues.

  • Last Impressions

    Last Impressions (2022)
    Film (short) by Buon Film Productions (Drama) Producer/Composer A young comic leaves messages impersonating celebrities for her last boyfriend that start off funny but turn dramatic when she delves deeper into their relationship.

  • Gateway Eyes

    Gateway Eyes (2021)
    Film (short) by Sempre Productions Producer/Composer Jimmy Anderson and Ryder Wiley both suffered a similar life changing tragedy. Now, as a supposed serial killer is running loose in their town, Jimmy begins to believe that it’s something way more sinister and may even be connected to the disappearance of his little cousin.

  • Awakening

    Awakening (2019)
    by Tale Slate Productions Director/Producer Awakening is an Avatar: The Last Airbender inspired dance film that follows a water bender who learns to get in touch with the elements of the forest.

  • Courtside

    Courtside (2018)
    Film (short) by Tale Slate Productions (Drama) Director/Writer/Producer/Composer Jeffrey cannot cope with the loss of his brother, and resorts to self destructive methods to ease the pain. When Jeffrey attempts to reconnect with his brother through basketball - a game they both cherish - he finds that his brother may never have left in the first place.

  • A Daughter's Plan to Kill

    A Daughter's Plan to Kill (2018)
    Film by Lifetime Movie Network Composer When Katie and Greg Carlyle invited Greg's estranged daughter to live with them, they had no idea that they would be inviting jealousy, violence, and deceit into their home to wreak havoc on their perfect life.

  • Batman: Patient Zero

    Batman: Patient Zero (2016)
    Film (short) by Tale Slate Productions (Action) Director/Writer/Producer/Composer Arkham Asylum is under new management! The Joker has escaped and let some friends out to play - until The Dark Knight steps in. Journey into Arkham Asylum and the dark psyche of Batman as he takes on some of his most famous Rogues like Scarecrow, The Riddler, Harley Quinn, and The Joker. Batman: Patient Zero is an original and compelling story the ends with a shocking twist - one that even the World's Greatest Detective couldn't see coming!

  • Love Bug

    Love Bug (2015)
    Film (short) by Tale Slate Productions (Comedy and Drama) Director/Writer/Producer/Composer When Claire is challenged to an online dating game, she has seven days to figure out the identity of her mystery crush. As she plays further into the game, she realizes that she's falling for her cyber crush...but will she chose him in the end?

  • Wrath of the Blood Angel

    Wrath of the Blood Angel (2015)
    Film (short) by Justin Morales (Action) Composer When tragedy befalls his family, a traumatized war veteran and comic book writer seeks revenge, dressed as the superhero he is famous for creating.

  • Chasing Memories

    Chasing Memories (2014)
    Film (short) by Kristina Lally (Drama) Composer Struggling with the impending loss of her grandmother, Jennifer sets out to preserve her grandmother's most important memories.

  • Wake Me

    Wake Me (2013)
    Film (short) by Tale Slate Productions (Drama) Director/Writer/Producer/Composer Wake Me takes us into the mind of a tormented boy, struggling with the loss of his mother, as well as a bizarre medical condition. As his line between reality and dream begin to blur, Chase is presented with an opportunity to escape his nightmares, or embrace them.

Awards

  • Honorable Mention - Batman: Patient Zero (Imaginarium Comic Con Festivals)
    (2018)

  • Honorable Mention - Batman: Patient Zero (Gen Con Film Festival)
    (2018)

  • Best Short - Batman: Patient Zero (Azure Lorica’s Fan Film Awards)
    (2017)

  • Best Fan Film - Batman: Patient Zero (Dragon Con International Film Festival)
    (2017)

  • Honorable Mention - Love Bug (Magwill International Film Festival)
    (2016)

  • Best Short - Batman: Patient Zero (Super Hero Short Film Fest)
    (2016)

  • Best Fan Film - Batman: Patient Zero (Super Geek Film Festival)
    (2016)

  • Best Short Film - Wake Me (Katra Film Series)
    (2015)

  • Honorable Mention - Wake Me (Steampunk Arts Festival)
    (2015)

  • Best Director - Wake Me (Hofstra Film Festival)
    (2013)

  • Best In Show - Wake Me (Hofstra Film Festival)
    (2013)

  • Best Editing - Wake Me (Hofstra Film Festival)
    (2013)

  • Best Cinematography - Wake Me (Hofstra Film Festival)
    (2013)

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