I am a freelance photographer and singer songwriter…

Elena Handl

I am a freelance photographer and singer songwriter…

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I am a freelance photographer and singer songwriter

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Performer / Musician at Self-employed (Elena Shirin)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Live performances, writing and recording; debut album release and festival appearances.
Actress at Canal+ Series
January 1, 2022 - Present
First performance as an actress for the Canal+ series SEXPLANATION.
Opening Act / Performer at Poolbar Festival
January 1, 2021 - Present
Opening Act for Alice Phoebe Lou.
Support Act / Live Performer at Thievery Corporation
January 1, 2022 - Present
Performed as a supporting act at WUK Vienna.
Performer / Musician at Moon Hooch Tour
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
US Tour: 26 shows in 38 days as supporting act.
Album Release / Artist at Motor Music
January 1, 2020 - Present
Release of debut album FROM A TO BE; press coverage and airplay.
Set Dresser at Matrix Film & Photography Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
As Set Dresser for film productions including Kinofilm titles.
Set Photographer / Casting DOP at Matrix Film & Photography Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Set Photographer / Casting DOP for Austrian film productions (e.g., Wilde Maus, Die Hölle).
Performer at Rathausplatz Vienna
January 1, 2025 - Present
Live performance at Rathausplatz Vienna.
Vocalist for Soundtrack of TV Series School of Champions at ORF
July 12, 2025 - Present
Performing Artist / Musician at Elena Shirin (Self-employed)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Independent performer, vocalist and pianist with engagements at festivals and venues including Popfest Vienna, US Moon Hooch tour (2019) and Joshua Tree appearances. Focus on live performance, collaboration and recording.
Musician / Album Release at Motor Music (Berlin)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Release of debut album Elena Shirin - FROM A TO BE and associated press and radio promotion.
Actress at Canal+ Series SEXPLANATION
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
First performance as an actress in the Canal+ series SEXPLANATION.
Support Act / Musician at Thievery Corporation @ WUK Vienna
January 1, 2022 - Present
Elena Shirin & Band as Support Act for Thievery Corporation at WUK Vienna.
Performer / Band Leader at ORF Radiokulturhaus
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Live performance with Elena Shirin & Band in the Große Saal; ORF Radiokulturhaus.
Songwriter, Performer & Recording Artist at ORF Series: School of Champions - Season 3
January 1, 2025 - Present
Songwriting, performing and recording for the soundtrack of the ORF TV series School of Champions - Season 3.
Live Performer at Rathausplatz Vienna
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performance at Rathausplatz Vienna.
Artist at Bushfire Festival
January 1, 2026 - Present
Performance at Bushfire Festival (South Africa).

Education

Body of Sound Workshop at Joshua Tree, California
January 1, 2021 - February 2, 2026
Media Composition & Computer Music at Anton Bruckner University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Diploma - Photography & Audio-Visual Media at Höhere Graphische BLVA Vienna
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Body of Sound Workshop at Alyssa de Cairo, Joshua Tree, California
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Media Composition & Computer Music at Anton Bruckner University, Linz
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Music Production Workshop at Intertonale
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Jazz Vocals Non-degree Study Program at Anton Bruckner University, Linz
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Photography & Audio-Visual Media at Höhere Graphische BLVA Vienna, Austria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Best Diploma Project 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Fm4 Soundpark Act of the Month
May 14, 2020 - February 12, 2026
Best Diploma Project 2015
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    paper Vocalist for Soundtrack of Austrian TV Series "School of Champions"

    Writing songs and recording vocals for Austrian TV Series “School of Champions” Season 3

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