Stanislav Puzdriak
Filmmaker and Founder of Rebel Monkey Productions
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Current City:
New York / Los Angeles
Date of Birth:
August 2nd, 1993
Bio
Stan Puzdriak is an accomplished filmmaker, cinematographer, and writer with over a decade of experience in visual storytelling.
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He is the founder of Rebel Monkey, a boutique video production company specializing in commercial storytelling and original content. His client portfolio includes major global brands such as Turo, IMAX, Bulleit, On, The North Face, Semperis, and Delinian.
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His directorial debut, Immigraniada, explored the challenges of Ukrainian immigration and was screened in over 10 countries. He followed with Predestination (2018) and later the feature documentary Tale of the American Dream, which was highlighted by Frame.io for its bold creative vision and the team’s determination to tell immigrant stories amid a global crisis.
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In 2022, he released Defender of Mariupol, a hard-hitting documentary chronicling Ukraine's war efforts, which premiered at the Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles and received critical acclaim.
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In 2023, Stan directed Unfinished Chapter, a psychological thriller set in the Alan Wake universe. The film gained over 150K views across platforms and was praised by Sam Lake, the creator of Max Payne and Alan Wake, as a powerful fan interpretation of the franchise.
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Stan is currently based in NYC area and preparing to relocate to Los Angeles. He is available for commercial, narrative, and documentary projects - both on-site and remote. With a proven track record of delivering standout productions and telling stories that connect, Stan continues to push creative boundaries through Rebel Monkey.
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Commercial and Corporate Projects
Film Projects
FBI Agents Collins and Taylor arrive to investigate a series of strange disappearances in Ravine. All evidence points towards a newcomer in town, but disappearances continue even though the FBI is investigating the matter.
Short film about two friends who participate in a championship. The famous blogger Mr. Monkey reveals that there are hidden coordinates in several PlayStation One games. These coordinates lead to the location of a collectible and highly valuable memory card.
By chronicling the journey of three football players at different career stages as they strive to achieve greatness and enhance their strength, flexibility, and control by practicing the Pilates method, we are shown the depth of a method that nurtures and protects the athleticism.
The film is a powerful exploration of the immigrant experience in the United States. It highlights the many challenges and obstacles that immigrants face, but it also shows the resilience and determination that drives them to succeed.
Soviet Cyberpunk – is an alternative look on the events that happened in the Soviet Union after the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, reimagining the aftermath with a blend of dystopian technology and the resilience of a society on the brink of transformation.
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