Andrew Akler

Director / Screenwriter / Film Composer

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 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.