Andrew Boszhardt From Stage to Screen
Mainstream cinema clings to franchise formulas and recycled storytelling. By doing so, Andrew Boszhardt is making a name for himself by doing the exact opposite. In this IRK Magazine feature, we explore how the actor, writer, and producer is carving a fiercely original path, guided by his own unique voice, style, and taste. With his debut feature film, Breed of Greed, already earning critical buzz, Boszhardt is proving that bold storytelling still matters. We caught up with him to talk about his creative journey, his indie spirit, and why, for him, every project is a chance to create with purpose.
IRK : From Stage to Screen with Andrew Boszhardt takes us deep into your creative world. Your latest film, Breed of Greed, will be released this fall and has already garnered buzz in the independent film scene. What drew you to this story?
Andrew: The story went through many versions. From the start, I knew I wanted to explore a family built on pain, greed, and suffering. But I wasn’t sure what shape the story would take. Eventually, my writing partner Otto Eckstein and I chose the pharmaceutical angle. I’ve always been drawn to the dark side of human ambition.
IRK: You wrote, produced, and acted in the film. How do you balance wearing so many hats?
Andrew: If I could do it all over again, I probably wouldn’t have produced the film as well , after all, it’s a lot to take on for a first feature. However, I learned a ton, so I can’t totally regret it. It’s hard to focus on acting when you’re also worrying about budget, scheduling, or a sick lead actress. Therefore, going forward, while I might still take a producing credit, I imagine I’ll be less involved in production, and more focused on development, marketing, etc. Indeed, writing has made me a better actor and vice versa. Producing has helped me write scripts more intelligently, because I now understand how much things cost. But even so, that awareness can be pernicious: you start compromising too early, when you should write the best story and worry about budget later.
IRK: This isn’t just an indie passion project, you’ve got some major collaborators. Can you tell us more about that?
Andrew: Absolutely. I had the honor of working with Ralph Hemecker (director, writer, and producer) and Otto Eckstein (writer and producer), as well as an incredible cast that includes Gina Gershon, Adrian Enscoe, Chelsea Gilligan, Madison Lewis… and more. From a creative standpoint, I think we really knocked it out of the park in terms of casting. Indeed, everyone truly fit their role perfectly.
A noir-tinged still of Andrew Boszhardt. PHOTOGRAPHER: Van Strahl @vanstrahl6, CREATIVE DIRECTOR: @thecannonmediagroup, DIRECTOR: Clay Dealy @claydealy, HAIR AND MAKEUP: @defozk Defne Özkan HMU, PRODUCTION: Winnie Noan @winnie. All clothing courtesy of Pence @pence1979 at @ShowroomSeven
IRK: Tell us about your work in theater and why it’s important for you to act on stage and in front of the camera?
Andrew: When I first left the corporate world for acting, I never imagined I’d end up doing theater. A lot of my training was theater-based, but I didn’t think it was part of my path. I almost looked down on it. That changed a year and a half ago when I started studying Strasberg, doing readings, and auditioning for Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions. Eventually, I realized there’s nothing like performing live. It’s exhilarating, no second take, no “fixing it in post.” It clarified the kind of actor I want to be: a leading man who does deep character work. That’s why I’m determined to stay in New York, to keep doing both theater and film/TV. Theater gives you serious craft.
Andrew Boszhardt, caught between poise and intensity. PHOTOGRAPHER: Van Strahl @vanstrahl6, CREATIVE DIRECTOR: @thecannonmediagroup, DIRECTOR: Clay Dealy @claydealy, HAIR AND MAKEUP: @defozk Defne Özkan HMU, PRODUCTION: Winnie Noan @winnie. All clothing courtesy of Pence @pence1979 at @ShowroomSeven
IRK: You recently took on Henry V, which is no small feat. What was that experience like?
Andrew: So gratifying. Honestly, it’s really important to go through every door that opens for you. A couple of years ago, if you’d asked me about Off-Broadway Shakespeare, I would’ve said no. And yet, I’m so glad I worked on this play and production. I won’t pretend I’m a diehard Shakespeare guy, but the experience changed me. After all, Shakespeare demands everything of the actor’s instrument. Above all, I was blessed to have wonderful, talented castmates.
Simplicity meets edge, Andrew Boszhardt by Van Strahl, styled by Clay Dealy. Creative direction by Cannon.
IRK: You seem to gravitate toward independent film. Why?
Andrew: For now! Ideally, my hope is that studios return to making the great low-to-mid budget dramas and comedies. Studios don’t make films like When Harry Met Sally, or An Officer and a Gentleman anymore. These character-driven stories rarely happen at the studio level right now. In fact, I’m not alone. Almost everyone I talk to is tired of superhero and horror films. (And yes, I get the irony, Breed of Greed is a horror/thriller.)
IRK: Tell us about some other projects you’ve worked on in the past year.
Andrew: Since October, I’ve done three plays, two Off-Broadway at American Theater of Actors, one Off-Off at Chain Theater. I was in Cutman, Michael Mailer’s latest film, alongside Chris Noth and Bill Fichtner. Also, lots of auditions, readings, and 5 or 6 short films. I feel like I really need to take at least a week of vacation this summer.
IRK: What’s next on your slate?
Andrew: I’m currently developing two films I wrote. I will also act in them and possibly produce. And, I have a one-act play I’m working. There’s no shortage of ideas and energy with me, the limitation is time!
IRK: What’s the common thread across your work, no matter the medium?
Andrew: Everything I do as a writer and an actor, I try to make personal. Even if the script is about space aliens, the character’s struggles still feel personal to me. The themes, the emotional core, it connects back to something real. I’ve also been drawn to Strasberg because it makes my work feel personal and real. Ultimately, that’s what people want to see. It also makes acting so much richer and cathartic.
IRK: Now that Breed of Greed has done its festival run, what’s next for the film?
Andrew: We’re gearing up for a limited theatrical release in Fall 2025, which I’m excited about. After that, it will roll out on streaming platforms to reach a wider audience. We are currently working through a distribution deal, which will be announced in the next few weeks. I think the film is timely and will garner, at the least, a strong cult following. It’s a really fun film. Tonally, it’s unique, yet very much in the zeitgeist..
Andrew Boszhardt doesn’t just act, he commits. Every role carries his signature: raw, personal, and precise. He moves between stage and screen to tell stories that matter. From Stage to Screen with Andrew Boszhardt proves it. He’s not following trends — he’s rewriting the playbook.
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Cannon is our Editor-At-Large since August 2016. He grew up in New York City and was influenced at an early age by rock and fashion. He is an award-winning celebrity stylist, fashion editor and creative director who has styled many of his favorite musicians including Annie Lennox, Cyndi Lauper, Jimmy Page and Shirley Manson. His wit, charisma, and style have made him a trusted and sought-after stylist by Hollywood legends such as Liza Minnelli, Willem Dafoe, Dennis Hopper, and Glenn Close.
Cannon has also worked with some of today's hottest celebrities, including Diane Kruger, Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon, Penn Badgley and Kellan Lutz. He was the first stylist to get Barbra Walters into a pair of jeans for a photo shoot, and had the opportunity to dress Michael Jackson as the KING OF POP for MTV. In addition, Cannon also founded PLUMA- a luxury costume jewelry collection made exclusively in Italy that was recently featured on the cover of Italian Vogue. As a result of working with great musicians and celebrities, Cannon has contributed to multiple publications including: Rolling Stone, Vogue, Time, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair and W. He has styled large casts for every network including: Lost, Sopranos, The View, Project Runway, Kelly, The Today Show, Top Chef, and The Office. Cannon's expertise in fashion also has lent itself to him being in front of the camera as a style expert, with television appearances on E!, Style, VH1, CBS, NBC, ABC, TLC, and Bravo. Cannon has been an on-air spokesperson for TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Chapstick, Pantene, Dove, and Peanuts/Snoopy Worldwide. He has also been profiled in American, German and Japanese publications. In addition, Cannon was instrumental in organizing an inaugural panel discussing fashion and film for MEIFF in which he also served as a participant alongside Jason Wu and Kathryn Neale Shaffer, contributing editor at American Vogue.
Whether it's obtaining real museum pieces for a Discovery Channel commercial or recreating 50 unique culturally observant costumes for the worldwide launch of the National Geographic Channel, Cannon's respect for authenticity and his gift of problem solving has left lasting impressions on everyone he has worked with. Additional commercial work also includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, Sony Music, RCA, Bravo Network, Sprint, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus.
Cannon has styled fashion shows for Jason Wu and the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria, starring THE BLONDS, which is the largest AIDS benefit runway show in the world, that year hosted by President Bill Clinton and Eva Longoria. Other fashion shows include Snoopy in Fashion, Joanna Mastrioni to name a few. He has also styled shows for Safilo and their licensed brands, which include Gucci, Christian Dior, Emporio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Dior Homme, Max Mara, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger.
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