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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
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