Artclass Welcomes Director Aisha Schliessler

Jul. 29, 2024

ArtClass adds award-winning filmmaker Aisha Schliessler to its acclaimed roster of directorial talent. As a third-generation filmmaker, Aisha’s ease behind the camera and background in acting underscore her innate ability to capture compelling performances with an elevated visual palette.

Aisha’s work emphasizes the fascinating characters at the heart of her films, grounding these stories in authentic emotional depth and a sense of playfulness. Incredibly skilled at directing her performers, Aisha’s experience as an actor has equipped her to thoughtfully guide these performances from a place of compassion and understanding for the craft. Her recent commercial projects include large-scale social campaigns for Peloton and Lululemon and the branded short film “Rhinestone Blue,” made in partnership with FUJIFILM. “Rhinestone Blue” earned several accolades, including a Telly Award and a Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award.

Other narrative shorts directed and written by Aisha include “Sticky,” “The End,” “Don’t Move,” and “The Call” starring Juno Temple. Her prowess as a detail-oriented storyteller is also showcased in her music video direction, with complex world-building that brings music to life in new ways. She’s directed music videos for Liza Owen’s song “Josie,” “The Takeover” by Aimee deBeer, and “Old Cadogan Hotel” by Adrian Glynn.

Aisha on signing with ArtClass remarked:

“It was important to me to join a company that understands me as an artist and where I feel creatively seen. When I first met with Kirsten Arongino and rep Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, I felt they truly grasped my style and what I bring to the table as a director, which immediately confirmed that ArtClass was the right fit for me. I’ve long admired the incredible talent on the roster at ArtClass, so being invited to join was both a tremendous compliment and an easy decision. What sets this company apart is its exceptional team and passionate work ethic. Even in the short time we've collaborated, I’ve been consistently impressed with their drive, enthusiasm, and supportive attitude.”

 

Nikki Weiss, ArtClass rep for the Midwest added:

"Meeting Aisha through the Free The Work mentoring program was a pivotal moment for me. Her mastery of lighting and art direction is unparalleled, a testament to her upbringing under the guidance of her father, the award-winning DP Tobias Schliessler. She inherited not just skill but a passion for the craft, honed from growing up on film sets. Aisha's work is distinctive, always exuding a unique vision and an elevated quality that makes it immediately recognizable. ArtClass and I are honored to support her journey and be a meaningful part of her trajectory of what will be a very long successful career."