Philip Staal
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Philip was born and raised in Odense, Denmark. His passion for film took a leap when he began working in a cinema at age 15. Here he befriended the projectionists who were film buffs themselves, and would periodically lend Philip massive stacks of DVDs as he devoured film history one genre, director, or period at a time.
After High School Philip spend a few years traveling, before he moved to Ebeltoft to complete the 8,5 months course at the European Film College. Following this Philip studied English Literature and History at the University of Copenhagen for a year, whilst making short films in his spare time. In 2013 Philip was accepted into the prestigious Arts University of Bournemouth. He graduated from AUB in 2016 with a BA in directing, and subsequently moved to London.
In the summer of 2016 Philip founded Squid Flick with his partner Celina. This film/photography company enjoyed an impressive start, collaborating with clients like Bring Dialog, Talking Tables, and the Danish Hip Hop artist Kasper Spez.
Philip started studying a Master's Degree in Producing at the MET Film School in October 2016.
After High School Philip spend a few years traveling, before he moved to Ebeltoft to complete the 8,5 months course at the European Film College. Following this Philip studied English Literature and History at the University of Copenhagen for a year, whilst making short films in his spare time. In 2013 Philip was accepted into the prestigious Arts University of Bournemouth. He graduated from AUB in 2016 with a BA in directing, and subsequently moved to London.
In the summer of 2016 Philip founded Squid Flick with his partner Celina. This film/photography company enjoyed an impressive start, collaborating with clients like Bring Dialog, Talking Tables, and the Danish Hip Hop artist Kasper Spez.
Philip started studying a Master's Degree in Producing at the MET Film School in October 2016.
