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AWARDS & SELECTIONS

Sun Don't Shine For Us (2012)

  • WINNER Best Picture - Short: Las Vegas International Film Festival 2012
  • WINNER Best Picture: Lone Pine Film Festival 2012
  • WINNER Best Screenplay - Short: Treasure Coast International Film Festival 2012
  • WINNER Bronze Palm Award: Mexico International Film Festival 2012
  • NOMINATED Best Director: Treasure Coast IFF 2012
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION Los Angeles Greek Film Festival 2012
DRAMA

A look into the lives of an immigrant Greek family slowly being destroyed by one son's drug addiction.

Director: Scott Ackerlund

Writer: Pete Stamatelatos

Producer: Joseph Allen

Daisycutter (2016)

DRAMA

In the last few moments before an attack on Los Angeles, four people struggle to grasp the little time they have left.

Key Production

Writer/Director: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Bryce Lansing

Certified Mail (2016)

DRAMA/THRILLER

An isolated and disillusioned young man struggles with the unintended consequences of receiving his neighbor's mail.

 

Key Production

Writer/Director: Stephen Lanus

Cinematographer/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

Latrodectus (2017)

DRAMA/THRILLER

Latrodectus is a bizarre black comedy that explores the perils of dating, sexuality, and gender from an unusual perspective. It revolves around a young man who goes on the date of a lifetime - a date with dire implications.

Key Production

Writer/Director/Editor: Stephen Lanus

Producer/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

                       Cinematographer: Daniel Zox                                                                                   

War Pigs (2011)


DRAMA

A naive journalist turns the tables on a biased news organization when he discovers their true intentions

Key Production

Writer/Director: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Jordan Harriman

Your Ad Here (2012)

Web Series (Pilot) - 36:22

QUIRKY COMEDY

"In this mockumentary style comedy, the inner workings of a small production company are finally revealed. Take a look at the process of creating your favorite local ads. From hiring a director, to meeting the client, and having to deal with the less than willing staff. Will they succeed and make a truly amazing work of art? Probably Not!"

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Writer/Producer: Joseph Allen

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

1st Assistant Director: David Dewaik

Sound Engineer: Robert Leonard


Music Videos

Hipster Girl - Stonefeather (2014)

Funk/Rock

A group of rockers unsuccessfully try to conform to the rigid demands of the corporate music world.

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

We Can Be Friends - Stonefeather (2015)

Indie/Rock

A pair of ex-lovers relive their relationship while attempting to remain friends.

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

What U Want - Stonefeather (2013)

Funk/Rock

A group of LA rockers search for love in the oasis of Southern California

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

My Love - Stonefeather (2016)

Indie/Rock

The relationship between art, love and life is explored in this touching tribute to music

Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

Kush Doctor - Stonefeather (2012)

Funk/Rap/Rock

The case for the benefits of marijuana are presented in this playful hip/hop melody

Production

Director: Scott Ackerlund

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Electronic Press Kit - Stonefeather (2012)

Media/Informational

An Electronic Press Kit for the Los Angeles based band Stonefeather; shot, directed and edited by Scott Ackerlund


Full Films

Daisycutter (2016)

DRAMA

In the last few moments before an attack on Los Angeles, four people struggle to grasp the little time they have left.

Key Production

Writer/Director: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Bryce Lansing

Sun Don't Shine For Us (2012)
DRAMA

A look into the lives of an immigrant Greek family slowly being destroyed by one son's drug addiction.

Director: Scott Ackerlund

Writer: Pete Stamatelatos

Producer: Joseph Allen
 

AWARDS & SELECTIONS

  • WINNER Best Picture - Short: Las Vegas International Film Festival 2012
  • WINNER Best Picture: Lone Pine Film Festival 2012
  • WINNER Best Screenplay - Short: Treasure Coast International Film Festival 2012
  • WINNER Bronze Palm Award: Mexico International Film Festival 2012
  • NOMINATED Best Director: Treasure Coast IFF 2012
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION Los Angeles Greek Film Festival 2012

War Pigs (2011)

Short Film - 10:42
DRAMA

A naive journalist turns the tables on a biased news organization when he discovers their true intentions

Key Production

Writer/Director: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Jordan Harriman

Certified Mail (2016)

Short Film - 29:42

DRAMA/THRILLER

An isolated and disillusioned young man struggles with the unintended consequences of receiving his neighbor's mail.

Key Production

Writer/Director/Editor: Stephen Lanus

Cinematographer/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

Lucky (2011)

Short Film - 4:51

EXPERIMENTAL/DRAMA

An experimental project, executed in one shot, about an assassin claiming what is rightfully hers...revenge.

Key Production

Writer/Director: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

Visual Effects: David Dewaik

Your Ad Here (2012)

Web Series (Pilot) - 36:22

QUIRKY COMEDY

"In this mockumentary style comedy, the inner workings of a small production company are finally revealed. Take a look at the process of creating your favorite local ads. From hiring a director, to meeting the client, and having to deal with the less than willing staff. Will they succeed and make a truly amazing work of art? Probably Not!"

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Writer/Producer: Joseph Allen

Producer: Paul Rader Jr.

Cinematographer: Rolando Garcia

1st Assistant Director: David Dewaik

Sound Engineer: Robert Leonard

Industrial/Promos

Tough book Promo (2017)

Product Promo - Panasonic

Palisades Police Chief Michael Coppola explains how the Toughbook CF-33 2-in-1 detachable laptop enable officers to stay efficient "out in the elements." 

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Nikki Lawson

Cinematographer: Scott Ackerlund

Tough book Promo (2017)

Product Promo - Panasonic

Get an inside look at Panasonic's test labs in New Jersey and find out what tests the Toughbook devices are put through in order to properly equip the extraordinary.  

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Nikki Lawson

Cinematographer: Scott Ackerlund

Tough book Promo (2017)

Product Promo - Panasonic

The Wisconsin Dells Police Department relies on Toughbook products to stay efficient while officers are in the field.

Key Production

Director/Editor: Scott Ackerlund

Producer: Nikki Lawson

Cinematographer: Scott Ackerlund