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403. October 2025
'Derak'
Andrew Vial acted 'Dingo' a brain damaged heroin addict.
Derak was played by Wolfgang Harrison who also produced the movie.
'Derak'
Andrew Vial acted 'Dingo' a brain damaged heroin addict.
Derak was played by Wolfgang Harrison who also produced the movie.
402. October 2025
STINKWATER 25
Andrew Vial and Ganu Bhalerao enjoyed winning both the Best Film, and the Audience Award with 'A Dialtone Reverie' scripted, animated and edited by Josh Belinfante.
401. September 2025
Film Making Session
Sydney Props Studio was hired for a forty eight hour filming session. At least ten films were produced.
Film Making Session
Sydney Props Studio was hired for a forty eight hour filming session. At least ten films were produced.
400. September 2025
Store Robbery
A movie about a shop-keeper being attacked and knifed was shot on 16mm film, with Andrew Vial acting the owner.
Store Robbery
A movie about a shop-keeper being attacked and knifed was shot on 16mm film, with Andrew Vial acting the owner.
399. August 2025
'Fight' Music Video
Woolongong born drummer and rapper 'Dobby', used Andrew Vial as a ringside fight fan in this production.
'Fight' Music Video
Woolongong born drummer and rapper 'Dobby', used Andrew Vial as a ringside fight fan in this production.
398. August 2025
'The Laundry Window'
A short play by Jeff Tabley was performed in a Sydney theatre competition.
Andrew Vial played lead actor 'Fred', in the cast of three.
'The Laundry Window'
A short play by Jeff Tabley was performed in a Sydney theatre competition.
Andrew Vial played lead actor 'Fred', in the cast of three.
397. August 2025
Famous Film Projected
The Academy Award nominated film 'Avalanche' by Andrew Vial, was shown in a fifty year anniversary screening.
Famous Film Projected
The Academy Award nominated film 'Avalanche' by Andrew Vial, was shown in a fifty year anniversary screening.
396. July 2025
Dementia Support
Tricia Youden (who played my wife in 'Fret Not') performed here as an anxiuos dementia patient.
The film used Andrew Vial acting out real situations.
Dementia Support
Tricia Youden (who played my wife in 'Fret Not') performed here as an anxiuos dementia patient.
The film used Andrew Vial acting out real situations.
395. July 2025
Publicity Launch
An international company campaign to market high level fluid control systems, used Andrew Vial as a model sales representative.
Publicity Launch
An international company campaign to market high level fluid control systems, used Andrew Vial as a model sales representative.
394. July 2025
Drama/Thiller Student Film
Andrew Vila starred in a well written film about a man with extreme paranoia.
Drama/Thiller Student Film
Andrew Vila starred in a well written film about a man with extreme paranoia.
393. June 2025
'Best Man' - Music Film
Singing the lyrics; 'They said I'm disconnected'
Andrew Vial led the irreverent chorus at a church funeral service.
'Best Man' - Music Film
Singing the lyrics; 'They said I'm disconnected'
Andrew Vial led the irreverent chorus at a church funeral service.
392. June 2025
LadBible Vox Pops
Andrew Vial was approached by the Australian LadBible reporter, to add some body parts slang terms used by 'Boomers' generation.
LadBible Vox Pops
Andrew Vial was approached by the Australian LadBible reporter, to add some body parts slang terms used by 'Boomers' generation.
391. June 2025
'Fear Island' Horror Show
Andrew Vial enacted a Zombie Monster existing on Cockatoo Island.
Audiences were challenged to walk the dark tunnels of fear!
'Fear Island' Horror Show
Andrew Vial enacted a Zombie Monster existing on Cockatoo Island.
Audiences were challenged to walk the dark tunnels of fear!
390. May 2025
Female Production
The all woman crew of 'Roach' featured Andrew Vial as 'Wally', a mentor and butterfly avatar.
Director was Imogen Tyler.
Female Production
The all woman crew of 'Roach' featured Andrew Vial as 'Wally', a mentor and butterfly avatar.
Director was Imogen Tyler.
389. May 2025
Film Critics Circle 2025
This was the annual get together of movie makers, with recent Australian releases competing for critical awards.
Film Critics Circle 2025
This was the annual get together of movie makers, with recent Australian releases competing for critical awards.
388. May 2025
Footprint - Antonio
Andrew Vial is an old man who chooses to "hang in the past and drown in the melody of his memories".
Footprint - Antonio
Andrew Vial is an old man who chooses to "hang in the past and drown in the melody of his memories".
387. May 2025
Ayesha Madon - 'Jenga' Music
Andrew Vial performed as an artist's model, who is rejected by his favourite painting student.
Ayesha Madon - 'Jenga' Music
Andrew Vial performed as an artist's model, who is rejected by his favourite painting student.
386. April 2025
'They Ate My Plants''
A film shot in Queensland needed a voice-over narration, in the style of David Attenborough.
Andrew Vial accommodated and received a glowing endoresment from the Director.
'They Ate My Plants''
A film shot in Queensland needed a voice-over narration, in the style of David Attenborough.
Andrew Vial accommodated and received a glowing endoresment from the Director.
385. April 2025
Rakiya Fruit Spirit Promo
A TVC advertising Balcan forty percent spirit alcohol, featured Andrew Vial as a gambling mafia family man.
Rakiya Fruit Spirit Promo
A TVC advertising Balcan forty percent spirit alcohol, featured Andrew Vial as a gambling mafia family man.
384. April 2025
'Queen of Stocks' Shoot
A series presented in vertical format featured stock manipulation, formal scenes and Andrew vial, as a would-be 'sugar daddy'.
'Queen of Stocks' Shoot
A series presented in vertical format featured stock manipulation, formal scenes and Andrew vial, as a would-be 'sugar daddy'.
383. March 2025
Wellness Assignment
A global advertising firm commissioned Andrew Vial to promote health.
The add featured a Chinese influencer with seventy million followers.
Wellness Assignment
A global advertising firm commissioned Andrew Vial to promote health.
The add featured a Chinese influencer with seventy million followers.
382. March 2025
Hardware/Software Ad
A new tablet device was advertised using actor Andrew Vial being directed remotely from the USA.
Hardware/Software Ad
A new tablet device was advertised using actor Andrew Vial being directed remotely from the USA.
381. March 2025
'Echo 8' Trilogy
Andrew Vial was invited to act in the female-led independent action movie.
He performed as an undercover assassin.
'Echo 8' Trilogy
Andrew Vial was invited to act in the female-led independent action movie.
He performed as an undercover assassin.
380. February 2025
China APFF Awards
The Film Producers Association of Asia staged the historic Asia Pacific Film Festival 2025, in Zhuhai and Macau (S.A.R.).
Andrew Vial took an Australian delegation. .
China APFF Awards
The Film Producers Association of Asia staged the historic Asia Pacific Film Festival 2025, in Zhuhai and Macau (S.A.R.).
Andrew Vial took an Australian delegation. .
379. February 2025
'Divorced Queen' Vertical
A film in the popular vertical format was shot in Sydney with young Australian movie stars.
Andrew Vial played the judge in a piano competition.
'Divorced Queen' Vertical
A film in the popular vertical format was shot in Sydney with young Australian movie stars.
Andrew Vial played the judge in a piano competition.
378. February 2025
Strenghening Aged Homecare
A commercial video for distribution in many countries was made about inclusiveness.
Andrew Vial acted part of a gay couple being councilled by a Chaplain.
Strenghening Aged Homecare
A commercial video for distribution in many countries was made about inclusiveness.
Andrew Vial acted part of a gay couple being councilled by a Chaplain.
377. January 2025
Jaipur Film Students
Andrew Vial was commisioned to give a masterclass for Indain University students .
It included screen writing and testing of concepts.
Jaipur Film Students
Andrew Vial was commisioned to give a masterclass for Indain University students .
It included screen writing and testing of concepts.
376. January 2025
Indian Government Invite
The government of Rajasthan invited Andrew Vial as a presenter of film awards and JIFF founder Hanu Roj welcomed him.
Indian Government Invite
The government of Rajasthan invited Andrew Vial as a presenter of film awards and JIFF founder Hanu Roj welcomed him.
375. December 2024
Acting a Tailor
'Elite Heir's Ultimate Comeback' was shot in Sydney with Andrew Vial playing the role of Master tailor.
The film is being distributed especially on smartphones.
Acting a Tailor
'Elite Heir's Ultimate Comeback' was shot in Sydney with Andrew Vial playing the role of Master tailor.
The film is being distributed especially on smartphones.
374. November 2024
Billionaire Firefighter
Several vertical format productions have recently been shot in Sydney with Andrew Vial acting characters, such as Gem buyer and University Dean.
Billionaire Firefighter
Several vertical format productions have recently been shot in Sydney with Andrew Vial acting characters, such as Gem buyer and University Dean.
373. November 2024
'Clipped' Music Video Premiere
Andrew Vial was a panelist at the 'Clipped' Music Video Premiers at Riverside Theaters Parramatta.
The Q&A was on emerging Western Sydney artists.
'Clipped' Music Video Premiere
Andrew Vial was a panelist at the 'Clipped' Music Video Premiers at Riverside Theaters Parramatta.
The Q&A was on emerging Western Sydney artists.
372. October 2024
Location Shooting
A web series was produced with scenes both inside and outside of a Castle.
Andrew Vial acted a VIP guest.
Location Shooting
A web series was produced with scenes both inside and outside of a Castle.
Andrew Vial acted a VIP guest.
371. October 2024
Vertical Micro Series
Andrew Vial acted a comedic doctor in a series in vertical aspect ratio, for smartphone viewing and exhibition.
Vertical Micro Series
Andrew Vial acted a comedic doctor in a series in vertical aspect ratio, for smartphone viewing and exhibition.
370. September 2024
Hospital Essential Equipment Tests
Hospitals test new equipment and methods for recovering fallen patients.
Andrew Vial in a stunt fall acted a patient who fainted.
Hospital Essential Equipment Tests
Hospitals test new equipment and methods for recovering fallen patients.
Andrew Vial in a stunt fall acted a patient who fainted.
369. September 2024
Death in a Heartbeat
A film aboput a person who has psychic knowledge of the number of hearbeats left to all his aquaintances was made with Andrew Vial acting a patient approaching termination.
Death in a Heartbeat
A film aboput a person who has psychic knowledge of the number of hearbeats left to all his aquaintances was made with Andrew Vial acting a patient approaching termination.
Highjinks on the Metro
368. September 2024
Highjinks on the Metro
Commuters were finally able to ride under the Sydney Harbour on the new City Metro - while kids tried hanging from hand grips.
Highjinks on the Metro
Commuters were finally able to ride under the Sydney Harbour on the new City Metro - while kids tried hanging from hand grips.
367. September 2024
New Age Poet Collaboration
Andrew Vial as an Israeli opposite a Palestinian (Edward L) performed a rap music song "Things I've Done" about Middle-Eastern conflict.
New Age Poet Collaboration
Andrew Vial as an Israeli opposite a Palestinian (Edward L) performed a rap music song "Things I've Done" about Middle-Eastern conflict.
366. August 2024
NMN and Resveratrol Anti-aging
Andrew Vial promoted the benefits of NMN and Resveratrol supplements in a testimonial
These products are used to reverse age related illnesses.
NMN and Resveratrol Anti-aging
Andrew Vial promoted the benefits of NMN and Resveratrol supplements in a testimonial
These products are used to reverse age related illnesses.
365. August 2024
SBS Doco Shoot
Insight program. The host discusses an economic and social issue with an expert panel.
SBS Doco Shoot
Insight program. The host discusses an economic and social issue with an expert panel.
364. August 2024
'Revenge Of The Heiress'
Andrew Vial acted a powerful business executive in a TV Series centered around a fictional Mafia family.
'Revenge Of The Heiress'
Andrew Vial acted a powerful business executive in a TV Series centered around a fictional Mafia family.
363. August 2024
'Lady Of The Steps'
Director Tom Cowan used Andrew Vial and Masai Iwasaki as the lead actors of a TV Series 'Lady Of The Steps'.
'Lady Of The Steps'
Director Tom Cowan used Andrew Vial and Masai Iwasaki as the lead actors of a TV Series 'Lady Of The Steps'.
362. July 2024
'Singin' with Louie'
In a nineteen forties diner, Andrew Vial sang along with Louie Armstrong, 'St. James Infirmary' while some heavey drinkers watched on.
'Singin' with Louie'
In a nineteen forties diner, Andrew Vial sang along with Louie Armstrong, 'St. James Infirmary' while some heavey drinkers watched on.
361. July 2024
'Benito The Barber''
A comedy skit written by Greg Kampas featured Andrew Vial as a stereo-typical Italian barber.
'Benito The Barber''
A comedy skit written by Greg Kampas featured Andrew Vial as a stereo-typical Italian barber.
360. July 2024
'They Persist' - Film
Director and Master of research Lachlan Salvestro shot and an existential queer drama 'They Persist'.
Andrew Vial played the grandfather to the star, Lex Whitbourne.
'They Persist' - Film
Director and Master of research Lachlan Salvestro shot and an existential queer drama 'They Persist'.
Andrew Vial played the grandfather to the star, Lex Whitbourne.
359. June 2024
Promotional
Filming for a Catholic Healthcare and Optus coproduction was completed with Andrew Vial acting an important aged resident.
Promotional
Filming for a Catholic Healthcare and Optus coproduction was completed with Andrew Vial acting an important aged resident.
358. June 2024
Tourist Information
Andrew Vial featured in a documentary showcasing the wonderful Barangaroo Harbourside reserve, in central Sydney.
Tourist Information
Andrew Vial featured in a documentary showcasing the wonderful Barangaroo Harbourside reserve, in central Sydney.
357. June 2024
Improving Driving Safety
Several cameras positioned around the vehicle, captured microscopic facial changes while the driver was being distracted by events and conversations.
Improving Driving Safety
Several cameras positioned around the vehicle, captured microscopic facial changes while the driver was being distracted by events and conversations.
356. June 2024
Two Hander Short
A tiny crew of just five was used to shoot 'Cake Day' a two hander film for Syndey University. Andrew Vial and Annaliese Heber were the performers.
Two Hander Short
A tiny crew of just five was used to shoot 'Cake Day' a two hander film for Syndey University. Andrew Vial and Annaliese Heber were the performers.
355. May 2024
Palliative Care
Actors, Christine Snell and Andrew Vial were portrayed as residents of a health care facility.
The film is for training and educational purposes.
Palliative Care
Actors, Christine Snell and Andrew Vial were portrayed as residents of a health care facility.
The film is for training and educational purposes.
354. April 2024
Billionaire Family Head
Andrew Vial played the patriarch of an extremely wealthy family in a feature film shot for an American release.
Billionaire Family Head
Andrew Vial played the patriarch of an extremely wealthy family in a feature film shot for an American release.
353. April 2024
Social Media Adverts
Andew Vial was used to demonstrate new side zip shoes marketed by Every Human.
The innovative shoes
zip close horizontally.
352. April 2024
UAE Producer Meeting
A connection was made with the Abu Dabi Film Department of the UAE Government.
An Arabic film was screened with an Andrew Vial film, at Kino Kabaret.
UAE Producer Meeting
A connection was made with the Abu Dabi Film Department of the UAE Government.
An Arabic film was screened with an Andrew Vial film, at Kino Kabaret.
351. April 2024
'It Takes Two To Tango'
An episode of a short fim series, around a ganster family was produced, with Andrew Vial acting the wedding Pastor.
'It Takes Two To Tango'
An episode of a short fim series, around a ganster family was produced, with Andrew Vial acting the wedding Pastor.
350. February 2024
Film Critics Circle
At the Annual Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards actors, producers and industry people met stars, Sophie Wilde, Natasha Wanganeen, Ivan Sen and many others.
Film Critics Circle
At the Annual Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards actors, producers and industry people met stars, Sophie Wilde, Natasha Wanganeen, Ivan Sen and many others.
349. February 2024
RSL Care Shoot
Andrew Vial was used in a short documentary showing how facilities and improved lifestyle help elderly people in retirement.
RSL Care Shoot
Andrew Vial was used in a short documentary showing how facilities and improved lifestyle help elderly people in retirement.
348. February 2024
Directing/Acting Masterclass
As part of Jaipur International Film Festival 2024 Andrew Vial was asked to give a masterclass.
Several Indian filmmakers and students attended.
Directing/Acting Masterclass
As part of Jaipur International Film Festival 2024 Andrew Vial was asked to give a masterclass.
Several Indian filmmakers and students attended.
347. February 2024
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Andrew Vial was invited by the Indian government to present lifetime achievement awards to two film celebrities; M D Soni and actor Kamini Kaushal.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Andrew Vial was invited by the Indian government to present lifetime achievement awards to two film celebrities; M D Soni and actor Kamini Kaushal.
346. February 2024
Flickerfest - Best Oz Short
'Blind Bargain' a film where Andrew Vial acted a ruthless scammer, had its world premiere at Flickfest to an audience of three hundred people.
Flickerfest - Best Oz Short
'Blind Bargain' a film where Andrew Vial acted a ruthless scammer, had its world premiere at Flickfest to an audience of three hundred people.
345. January 2024
Bollywood Musical
Sydney's Western suburbs hosted a Bollywood crew shooting a Hindu Feature film.
Andrew Vial had a small acting role.
Bollywood Musical
Sydney's Western suburbs hosted a Bollywood crew shooting a Hindu Feature film.
Andrew Vial had a small acting role.
