Lukas Hassel, a Danish-born individual, underwent rigorous training and graduated from the esteemed Samuel Beckett Theater School, Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Currently residing in the United States, Hassel has established a remarkable career in the entertainment industry.
As a screenwriter, Lukas Hassel has garnered impressive accolades, including winning the Screencraft and CineStory Fellowship, as well as securing top 30 and top 40 rankings in the prestigious Nicholl's Fellowship. Furthermore, he has emerged victorious in the Shore Film Fund and Fresh Voices TV Pilot competition.
Hassel's creative endeavors extend to filmmaking, having written and directed the sci-fi short film "Into the Dark," which received widespread acclaim and went on to win multiple awards for acting, writing, and directing. The film has been showcased at over 70 film festivals worldwide.
His most recent endeavor, the award-winning horror short film "The Son, the Father...," secured a production deal after winning the Hollyshorts Film Festival competition for best screenplay. The film has screened at over 60 film festivals, earning multiple awards in the process. Hassel is currently working on his first feature as a writer/director.
In addition to his work behind the camera, Lukas Hassel has also made appearances on television, playing recurring roles such as Elias VanDyke in The Blacklist, as well as guest starring in shows like Blue Bloods, Limitless, Elementary, and more. His feature film credits include The Black Room, Art of the Dead, In Sickness, and more.