Mason Aksamit
- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
When I was 16, they dragged me up and down the stage in a dress, hit me with frying pans, and two old men confessed their love for me. From that moment, I knew I needed to act.
I dedicate my life to learning what makes intricate stories and well-thought-out characters. I studied History, philosophy, literature, and psychology and traveled to Europe to apply this knowledge to my career. I aim to bring back the elements of classic cinematic storytelling into the modern film realm. We have technology to create spectacular-looking films; in the 20th century, we focused on stories. I want to combine the two and create timeless, heartfelt films that move people for years. The knowledge gathered has led to character-driven stories with thematic meaning, humor, authenticity, and appreciation for life:
Actor: . Star of the cooking comedy 'The World's Greatest Cooking Show' . 'Best Actor' Nomination in 'The Pig' - Atlanta Horror Film Festival .Best Group Scene - 'The 39 Steps' - National Thespian Convention 2015 . Outstanding Performance as a Supporting Actor - Bobby G Awards . 1st in Improv - Thespian Convention 2014 . Best Group Scene - Colorado Thespian Convention 2014 . Actor in a Comedy - 'Charley's Aunt' - Colorado Thespian Convention 2013
Filmmaker & Screenwriter . Winner of the 2023 L.A. Neo Noir Script Festival (Best Filmmaker - Drepper The Happiest Man on Earth) . Winner of the 2022 V.i.Z Film Fest (Best Original Screenplay - The Fool A Villain's Story) . Winner of the 2020 Onyko Film Awards (Best Short Film - Tag) . 6 Finalist Nominations for Best Original Screenplay 2022 (The Fool A Villain's Story) - Rome Prisma Film Awards, Vail Screenplay Contest, International Comedy Festival* . 4 Finalist Nominations for Best TV Pilot 2022 (The Shivering Tale) - Rome Prisma Film Awards, V.i.Z Film Fest, Brazil International Film Festival* . 4 Finalist Nominations for Best Short 2023 (Drepper The Happiest Man on Earth) - Cannes Continental Film Festival, Canadian Cinematography Awards, British Film Festival* . Official Selection - New York City International Screenplay Awards, Oxford Script Awards, Los Angeles Film Festival, and many more*
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If you are interested in working with me, my actor reel is available here on LinkedIn and IMDb; you can also find my eight internationally award-winning screenplays and TV Pilots: Proof of concepts, pitch decks, and read more about the projects in the featured section of my LinkedIn page.
I dedicate my life to learning what makes intricate stories and well-thought-out characters. I studied History, philosophy, literature, and psychology and traveled to Europe to apply this knowledge to my career. I aim to bring back the elements of classic cinematic storytelling into the modern film realm. We have technology to create spectacular-looking films; in the 20th century, we focused on stories. I want to combine the two and create timeless, heartfelt films that move people for years. The knowledge gathered has led to character-driven stories with thematic meaning, humor, authenticity, and appreciation for life:
Actor: . Star of the cooking comedy 'The World's Greatest Cooking Show' . 'Best Actor' Nomination in 'The Pig' - Atlanta Horror Film Festival .Best Group Scene - 'The 39 Steps' - National Thespian Convention 2015 . Outstanding Performance as a Supporting Actor - Bobby G Awards . 1st in Improv - Thespian Convention 2014 . Best Group Scene - Colorado Thespian Convention 2014 . Actor in a Comedy - 'Charley's Aunt' - Colorado Thespian Convention 2013
Filmmaker & Screenwriter . Winner of the 2023 L.A. Neo Noir Script Festival (Best Filmmaker - Drepper The Happiest Man on Earth) . Winner of the 2022 V.i.Z Film Fest (Best Original Screenplay - The Fool A Villain's Story) . Winner of the 2020 Onyko Film Awards (Best Short Film - Tag) . 6 Finalist Nominations for Best Original Screenplay 2022 (The Fool A Villain's Story) - Rome Prisma Film Awards, Vail Screenplay Contest, International Comedy Festival* . 4 Finalist Nominations for Best TV Pilot 2022 (The Shivering Tale) - Rome Prisma Film Awards, V.i.Z Film Fest, Brazil International Film Festival* . 4 Finalist Nominations for Best Short 2023 (Drepper The Happiest Man on Earth) - Cannes Continental Film Festival, Canadian Cinematography Awards, British Film Festival* . Official Selection - New York City International Screenplay Awards, Oxford Script Awards, Los Angeles Film Festival, and many more*
*See More on Linkedin
If you are interested in working with me, my actor reel is available here on LinkedIn and IMDb; you can also find my eight internationally award-winning screenplays and TV Pilots: Proof of concepts, pitch decks, and read more about the projects in the featured section of my LinkedIn page.
