Biographie
Joe Rabl - CEO & Founder, Pelican Pictures
Joe Rabl answered the call to "go west," moving to the United States to pursue his passion for acting. He honed his craft at renowned institutions in Los Angeles, including Harry Mastrogeorge and Stella Adler, and at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. He financed his studies by working as a private chef for notable clients such as James Newton Howard, David Geffen, Pete Sampras, William Robinson, and Mark Mack Architects. His television career began with roles in The Visitor and Brooklyn South, followed by appearances in acclaimed short films, including Ice Cream Sundae, starring Tippi Hedren (written and directed by Désirée Nosbusch, with music by Harald Kloser), and A.W.O.L., starring David Morse and John McGinley (written by Shane Black). He then made his feature film debut in Godzilla (TriStar Pictures, directed by Roland Emmerich and produced by Dean Devlin), followed by Breakdown with Kurt Russell (Paramount Pictures, produced by Dino De Laurentiis and directed by Jonathan Mostow). After returning to Europe, Joe continued to act in both Hollywood blockbusters-U-571 (Universal) and Spectre (Eon)-and independent films such as Snakebite and Schilf. In the German-speaking world, he has gained recognition through TV series, commercial campaigns, and print work, collaborating with brands and networks such as 3Austria, EnBW, Sixt Germany, DEKRA, Bang & Olufsen, Mercure Hotels, Best Western, Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, Raiffeisen Bank Austria, Porsche, Württemberger Wine, Pro7, Sat1, Arte, ARD, and ORF. The Art of Finding Ideas - Pelican Pictures Pelican Pictures was born from a passion for storytelling and a commitment to challenging perspectives. Whether through independent films, national advertising campaigns, or short-form digital content, the company crafts compelling narratives that inspire audiences to see the world differently. Joe Rabl founded Pelican Pictures not only as a platform for his own projects but also to foster international collaboration among creative talents. As an executive producer, producer, director, and screenwriter, he is committed to creating films that strike a balance between commercial appeal and artistic integrity. Currently, he is working on feature projects including Solar Storm, In the Shadow of the Red Salamander, and Behind the Headlines & Kolo. Pelican Pictures is more than a production company-it is a hub where filmmakers connect, collaborate, and bring high-quality films to life.
