CHARLEY STADLER — PUSHING CREATIVE BOUNDARIES
My passion lies in pushing limits and redefining the art of storytelling. With more than 500 commercials for global brands such as Microsoft, Heineken, IKEA, and McDonald’s, I feel at home across genres—from razor-sharp comedy and gripping drama to high-energy action. My latest ventures also include a fully AI-created ad for Paulaner Sunset and immersive 3D animation projects, many realized through my own post-production house, Trafo.TV. For me, it’s always about crafting bold narratives and unforgettable visuals that linger long after the credits roll. With two very different feature projects already behind me—a concept-driven psycho-thriller and a high-octane action film—I’m excited to be stepping back into the world of Hollywood features.
New Project
After a long pitch together with one of the hippest new prodcutoon companies SPINGUN MEDIA Berlin i am very happy to have won the pitch with to level creative agency ANTONI for US brand THERAMED.
“Love and Peace: Reviving Woodstock’s Spirit in Full AI.”
“Just wrapped:
A new Bank ad for BBDO, produced with Cannibals, heading to international festivals.”
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, becoming the most watched commercial in history of advertising 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 earned a Bronze at the EFFIE Awards. In April 2025, I received another Bronze at the Spotlight Festival for my impactful social ad for Blue Ribbon, raising awareness about prostate cancer. Most recently, the two characters I created together with Patrick Höchstetter—Kitty Cat & Doggy Dog—won 3 Gold the German Brand Award 2025 in Berlin including best newcomer brand.
GERMANY`S BEST NEWCOMER BRAND 2025
Just won 3 Gold awards in Berlin at the German Brand Awards including Best newcomer brand award 2025 with 2 characters I created together with Patrick Höchstetter.
The Creative Force Behind VKB’s Viral Leap
“This is an interview with me about the role of entertainment in advertising. My ad for VKB, one of the biggest insurers in Germany, catapulted the brand to an entirely new level — in awareness, engagement, and cultural relevance. We didn’t just sell insurance — we told a story that people wanted to watch, share, and talk about.”
SHOTS & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Over the past three years, SHOTS has featured 18 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 52 million views on YouTube and earning us a YouTube Award. Then, 2025 brought another milestone: we took home 3 Golds at the German Design Award. 1 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!