Karl's initial foray into feature filmmaking, "Looking for the Jackalope", left a lasting impression on the esteemed 2017 Austin Revolution Film Festival, where it garnered a dual distinction by claiming both the prestigious Jury Award for Best Comedy Feature and the coveted Audience Award for Best U.S. Feature.
This hilarious comedy feature, now under the distribution umbrella of Indie Rights Movies, has become accessible to a wider audience through its availability on Amazon Prime and other online platforms.
Karl's captivating and emotionally charged short film, "Man on the Tower", garnered immense recognition and acclaim when it received the prestigious Remy Award for Best Short Film at the 2021 Worldfest Houston Film Festival, a renowned international event celebrating cinematic excellence.
This powerful and thought-provoking film masterfully weaves a poignant narrative around a group of young children who, from the comfort of their own backyard in Austin, Texas, bear witness to the devastating and traumatic events of the 1966 U.T. tower sniper shooting, an event that would leave an indelible mark on the city's history and the lives of those who lived through it.
Karl's earlier work, the esteemed and critically acclaimed short film "Bill's Seat", made a resounding impact on the cinematic world, ultimately going on to claim the prestigious Best Short Film award at the esteemed 2003 St. Louis International Film Festival.
Furthermore, his impressive half-hour period drama, "Elysian Fields", received widespread recognition and accolades at various film festivals, including the coveted Gold Prize at the illustrious World Festival/Houston.
Notably, this remarkable film caught the attention of the BBC-2, leading to its acquisition and subsequent broadcast on the renowned British television network.
Karl's impressive repertoire extends far beyond his notable achievements in the realm of film, as he has meticulously refined his expertise as a skilled storyboard and conceptual artist, collaborating with an esteemed array of visionary directors, including the illustrious Ron Howard, the acclaimed Francis Ford Coppola, the innovative Ridley Scott, and the masterful Martin Scorsese, with whom he has had the privilege of working for numerous years.
