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12.31.2011
Slated to produce a short dramatic film in Los Angeles entitled What Lies Between Us. Principal photography will take place in mid-January 2012. More on the project here.
11.21.2011
Completed my first film as a director. On my first project for film class, I shot and edited a super-8mm short. Check it out here.
11.13.2011
Wrapped lead role of Aidan in the film, Bunker, shot on location in Bellevue, Washington.
10.12.2011
Trailer has been released for One Hundred & Sixty Acres. Check it out on the film's official website.
08.28.2011
Wrapped supporting role of Richard in the film Brightwood, filmed on location in Harbor Island, Washington.
08.10.2011
Wrapped supporting role of Deputy Ellis in the feature film, Eden, filmed in various locations all over Washington state.
07.29.2011
Wrapped supporting role of John Callahan on the feature film, A Bad Summer for Tomatoes, shot in Bainbridge Island, Washington over the course of July and August.
07.12.2011
Wrapped lead role of Ed Cummins on the period drama, 160 Acres, shot in the high desert of Southern Oregon.
05.09.2011
The Archetype Pictures website is now live. Stefan serves as COO at Archetype and works as a producer on Archetype's film projects.
04.28.2011
Legacy Filmworks will be partnering with Archetype Pictures on the feature film, Dresden Sun. The project, currently in development, has secured Mike Fenton for casting, and is doing the rounds at Cannes. Stefan is slated to play a principal role in and produce the project.
03.27.2011
Hors D'oeuvres, the Matador collective's first stage show, was received well by audiences, with all three shows being sold out completely. Thanks to everyone who came out!
03.18.2011
Stefan returns to Los Angeles in one week to act on stage with Matador, in its first stage production, Hors D'oeuvres.
02.12.2011
The comedy, Seeing Other People, has completed photography. The film, executive produced by Matador, starred Stefan, and he also served as lead producer.
03.26.2011
Post-production on Currency Rising is done and the film is being submitted to festivals. More on the project can be found on Facebook.
01.24.2011
A rough trailer for Currency Rising has been cut and posted. Check it out on the Archetype Pictures Vimeo page.
01.18.2011
Principal photography for Currency Rising is complete. The thriller starred and was produced by Stefan Hajek.
12.04.2010
Currency Rising, a non-linear narrative written and directed by Michael Ryan, and produced by Archetype Pictures, is in pre-production, with principal photography slated for January, 2011.

11.15.2010
The Facebook page for the movie, I Am, officially has over 40,000 fans. Check I Am out on Facebook.

11.01.2010
20th Century Fox has officially released the feature film, I Am. Check out the website for more information.
10.19.2010
The horror short, Changed, the first movie completed by Archetype Pictures, has been posted in its entirety on the Archetype Vimeo page. Stefan starred in and produced the project in the fall of 2009.
10.10.2010
The feature film, I Am, is in pre-release screenings and will preview in over 1,000 organizations globally over the course of October 2010. Stefan Hajek starred in and co-produced the project.
10.01.2010
New website is up and operational. Check it out!