Stephan Telaar moves comfortably between worlds- film, visual arts, and music - often blending them all into one emotionally-charged, finely tuned story. With a background in sound design and composition, he doesn’t just see a film - he feels its rhythm. That instinct for pacing and mood shapes everything he directs, from glossy car spots for Porsche, BMW, and MINI to soulful pieces for Levi’s and Mercedes.

His style is cinematic but grounded, rich in detail and always rooted in emotional honesty. Whether he’s building tension, landing a laugh, or chasing a fleeting moment of truth, Stephan brings a quiet confidence to the chaos of commercial filmmaking.

Stephan is currently based in Germany, but you’ll rarely find him in one place for long. The rest, as always, is based on real events.