Al Kalyk is an accomplished film director, photographer, and writer known for his unique stylistic vision and compelling storytelling. Born in a Croatian family in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, and spending part of his childhood in Assisi, Italy, and adulthood in Los Angeles, USA, Al developed a diverse cultural perspective that deeply influences his work. He holds a BA in Fine Arts and Philosophy from The University of Sydney and an MFA from the American Film Institute Conservatory.

Al's creative journey has led him to exhibit his work at Carriageworks and film festivals worldwide. His projects have been featured in prominent publications such as Dazed, Fader, HypeBeast, Art and Australia magazine, Vice, Financial Times London, and Billboard. His video for “Cholo Love” reached the number one spot on iTunes, showcasing his ability to connect with a broad audience.

Described as “a true stylist who is quickly announcing himself as an auteur,” Al was recognized among the six “New Directors to Watch” by MiniFlix TV upon his graduation from AFI. His work continues to receive acclaim, with features in Dazed, Forbes, Rolling Stone, Financial Review,Hypebeast, Fader, Billboard, Grimey Goods, Elicit Magazine, Imprint, and Mor.bo, and press coverage from Voyage LA and Medium.

This year Al has completed his feature narrative directorial debut, "Cruel Hands” (2024).



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Narrative 

2024. Cruel Hands, Feature Film - Director/Producer/Writer (Post-Production) 

2021. Salt Water, Short Film - Director/Producer 


2018. Fool, Short Film - Director/Writer
Newport Beach Film Festival
Bellingham Music Film Festival 
Short To The Point 
Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival 
Finalist Moscow Shorts 


2018. Saint Paul, Narrative short - Director/Writer
Oaxaca Film Fest
    Hollywood, New Directors Showcase
Silverlake Shorts 

2016. The Sirius, Narrative Short - Director/Producer
Vienna Independent Film Festival 
TMFF 
Best Film Nominee
Best Director Nominee
Best Cinematography Winner
Los Angeles CineFest Semi-Finalist
Bucharest ShortFilmCut Cinefest  
Largo Film Awards
Best Screenplay Winner
Ouchy Film Awards
StoneFair International Film Festival  
Sydney Lift Off Film Festival 
Paris International Cinefest 


2015. Memory Landscapes, Short Documentary - Director/Writer
Exhibited in Carriageworks during the 2015 Sydney Biennale


Music Videos 

2022. Juno Mamba “Us”
2021. Vera Ellen “It’s Your Birthday” 
2021. Conan Gray “Astronomy”
2021. Alvidrez “Flea”
2021. Victoria Justice “Stay”
2020. Anthony Ramos “Relationship”
2020. Felix Jaehn “Sicko”
2020. Puss N Boots “Sister”
2019. Chaz Cardigan “Not Ok”
2019. Hey Violet “Queen Of The Night”
2019. Scary Pool Party “Cholo Love”
2019. Matt Ox “Jetlag ft Chief Keef”  
2019. Alvidrez “Red”
2019. Girl Friday “Decoration/Currency”
2017. “Endless” - Co- Director
2016. World Champion “Avo Galaxy”

Commercials

2023. FNS “Ready, Set, Go” 
2023. SIDIZ “Artist Collaboration” (branded content)
2019. Château Picoron
2019. Old Milwaukee
2019. LaCroix
2019. Flaunt X Bazzi

AL KALYK


Al Kalyk, a film director, photographer, and writer born in Sydney and living now between Los Angeles and Australia, is known for his distinctive stylistic vision and visual storytelling.
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