Charley Stadler is a trailblazer in the creative industry, known for pushing boundaries. With over 400 commercials for giants like Microsoft, Heineken, Ikea, and McDonald's, he masters a range of genres—from sharp comedy to gripping drama, full onaction, and detailed storytelling with 3D animation implemented through his post house, Trafo.tv. His ability to weave compelling narratives with striking visuals is unparalleled.

Stadler's work has earned him over 300 international awards, including accolades from Cannes, D&AD, Clio, and ADC and many more. In 2024, his BRLO beer ad made waves, racking up over 1 billion global impressions within a week and winning a Cannes Silver Lion for organic reach, along with 15 other top honors.

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In the past three years, SHOTS has spotlighted seventeen of his films, and he’s a respected jury member for their London based EMEA Awards in direction. Filestage ranks him among the top 50 commercial directors of all time.

Stadler also directed the $15 million feature film Dead Fish, starring Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Bobby Carlyle, and has collaborated with other luminaries like Sir Sean Connery, Cuba Gooding jr., Gerry Butler and Sharon Stone. He’s worked with many FC Bayern soccer legends and directed a high-profile campaign for Billionaire Toto Wolff, owner of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team.

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As a visionary in Virtual Reality, Charley leads the charge in cutting-edge production, frequently utilizing Europe’s most advanced studio, the HYPERBOWL.

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