Meet Andrew Akler
Award-Winning Director / Writer / Film Composer
Andrew is an Award-Winning New York City-based 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 12 years in the industry.


In his senior year in college, Andrew wrote, directed, produced, and composed his first short film titled 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 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.

Andrew's Original Films
Scarred Hearts (Coming Soon)
Original Drama Feature -TBD
What We Carry Home (Coming Soon)
Original Drama Short -TBD
Batman: Patient Zero
Original Fan Film -2016
Courtside
Original Drama Short -2017
Love Bug
Original Romantic Comedy Short -2015
Wake Me
Original Drama Short -2013

The people at Tale Slate Productions have an incredible passion and spirit for story-telling and creating engaging content. I've been working with Tale Slate for many years and have nothing but great things to say about the process from pre to post production. I highly recommend this company any time!
Christian L.
Co-Founder - NextCore Media
Andrew is a true visionary! He comes to meetings full of ideas and follows through on his visions. Of all the directors I've worked with, Andrew is my go-to for any video projects my clients need.
Dylan A,
Marketing Director - Gravity Accelerator
I've known Andrew for many years. He's got a great creative mind that seamlessly walks his crew through every step of a story. He looks beyond the words and notes on the page to get the emotion and a beautiful story out of every piece he works on. I've worked with him as both a composer and a director and he's always provided huge value to the projects. I would recommend Andrew if you're looking for a dedicated creative who is adamant for creating the best product.
Celia W.
Owner - Celia Werner Productions
Andrew Akler is an adept composer and filmmaker hybrid. He is the rarest and most desirable kind of artist; passionate, diligent, creative, and intelligent all-in-one.
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