CHARLEY STADLER — PUSHING CREATIVE BOUNDARIES
The industry likes to call me a trailblazer, and I take that quite seriously. I’m all about pushing limits and redefining storytelling. With over 400 commercials for global giants like Microsoft, Heineken, IKEA, and McDonald’s, I really feel at home in most genres, from sharp comedy to gripping drama, high-energy action, and immersive 3D animation—all brought to life through my own post-production house, Trafo.TV. For me, it’s all about crafting powerful narratives with striking visuals that leave a lasting impact.
AWARD-WINNING IMPACT
With 300+ international awards under my belt, I’m always aiming to break new ground.
In 2024, my BRLO beer ad took the world by storm—amassing over 1 billion global impressions in just one week and earning major accolades, including:
Cannes Silver Lion,
2 Silver Clios, Pencil D& AD Award, Gold Berlin Commercial Festival, 4 Golds Die Klappe, 5 Gold Nails ADC, Gold
SHOTS EMEA`s.
My ads for VKB Insurance and EGRET won the German Design Award 2024, while my campaign for Saltlets secured Bronze at the EFFIE. In April 2025, I earned another Bronze at the Spotlight Festival for my impactful social ad for Blue Ribbon against prostate cancer.
SHOTS & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Over the past three years, SHOTS has featured 17 of my films, highlighting my work among the best in the industry. I co-wrote and directed their commercial for the new SHOTS TREATMENTS app and I’ve also had the honor of serving as a jury member for their prestigious London-based EMEA Awards in Direction.
Beyond that, Filestage has ranked me among the Top 50 Commercial Directors of All Time.
CREATOR: Bringing Characters to Life
In 2022, I co-created the animated duo Doggy Dog & Kitty Cat for Fox4Pets. Fast forward to 2024, and these characters took the internet by storm—going viral with 51 million views on YouTube and earning us a YouTube Award. Then, 2025 brought another milestone: we took home Gold at the German Design Award for Best Newcomer Brand of the Year. From concept to global recognition, this journey has been nothing short of incredible!
Feature Film
DEAD FISH — BIG-SCREEN STORYTELLING
I co-wrote and directed the $15 million feature film Dead Fish, starring Oscar-winner Gary Oldman alongside an all-star cast, including Bobby Carlyle and Terrence Stamp. I also worked with Hollywood stars such as Sir Sean Connery, Cuba Gooding Jr., Gerry Butler, and Sharon Stone. Working with such legendary talent was an incredible experience—bringing bold storytelling, unforgettable performances, and cinematic vision to life on the big screen.
TRAFO.TV — Pushing the Boundaries of CGI
In 2024, I launched Trafo.TV, my very own CGI studio, bringing together a team of exceptional 3D artists and character animators. These artists are truly one of a kind—crafting stunning visuals and storytelling that push the limits of animation. At Trafo.TV, we don’t just create—we “transform”. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!