After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Economics, while also playing basketball and running track at the NCAA collegiate level, Axel has since been an Actor/Producer and Entrepreneur. As an Actor, Axel has won or been nominated "Best Actor" 8 different times over 5 different films on the film festival circuit. He has also won or been nominated an additional 9 times as a Writer, Director and Producer. With a strong passion for the artistry of film, Axel is a collaborative force to any production.