independent

film & theatre

collective.

butterfly effect

butterfly effect

noun

a situation in which an action or change that does not seem important

has a very large effect, especially in other places or around the world

3D Y2K Butterfly

see also:

butterfly effect

noun

an independent, non-profit collective of actors, directors, and creatives

based in Vienna, Austria


We believe in the power of storytelling,

and that even the smallest ideas can spark change.

We are inclusive, international, and always open to new ideas!

Get in touch to work with us.

Hand Drawn Envelope
Photo Camera Illustration
curtain outline
Movie Film Object Neon Illustration
Document Doodle Illustration

produce.

Founded in Taiwan in 2012, Butterfly Effect is ​now based in Vienna. For over ten years, we ​have built a library of stories worth telling. ​From musicals to music videos, we work on ​stage, screen, and everything in between!

Find out more about our history.

teach.

Our founder, Brook Hall, is an experienced ​director and teacher. Whether you’re an actor ​looking to hone your craft, want to try your ​hand at directing, or just looking to improve ​your public speaking skills, we can help!

Find out about our upcoming classes.

support.

Seeking financial support for creative ​projects in Austria can be challenging, but ​we’re here to make the process easier. ​Become a member to apply for federal, state, ​or local funding via Butterfly Effect.

Get in touch to learn more.

what we do.

fostering creativity and building community

Brook Hall

President

Director • Coach • Actor

Hand Drawn Website
Photo Camera Illustration

Emelie Zintl

Secretary

Actor • Director

Photo Camera Illustration

the team.

Emily Busvine

Arden Eggeling

Vice-President

Actor • Writer • Presenter

Treasurer

Actor • Voice Over

white light butterfly flying glitter

24-hour

theatre festival

coming soon

April 2025

acting classes ​in vienna,

in english.

10 weeks, 10 classes

thursdays or fridays, 18:30-21:30

60€ per class

upcoming session: october -​ december​

Do you have an audition coming up?

Are you an actor looking to refresh your skills? ​Is this your first time in front of the camera?

Join our next class!

Work with film and TV scripts and specially ​developed on-camera acting exercises.

Learn to make strong choices that will get you ​noticed in castings or your next job.

Intricate Pixel Clapper Icon

join our ongoing class

or sign up to receive more info

every other tuesday, 8-10pm. join the next meetup here.

Vienna filmmakers

get to know vienna’s filmmaking community.

meet collaborators, share ideas, join a crew, have a beer.

a game (2023)

Dennis E. Noble

tape (2018)

Stephen Belber

god of carnage (2016)

Yasmina Reza

wait until dark (2015)

Frederick Knott

tuesdays with morrie (2015)

Mitch Albom

hedwig and the angry inch (2013)

John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Trask

smokey joe’s café (2008)

Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller