Zsolt Bernáth, a multifaceted director and writer, embarked on his filmmaking odyssey at the tender age of 11.
Over the years, he has ventured into a diverse array of genres, including thrillers, horrors, comedies, horror-comedies, children's films, and spiritual dramas.
In 1994, Bernáth founded the creative workshop Cruel World Team, a platform dedicated to the development and production of independent films.
Beyond his roles as director and writer, Bernáth also took on the mantle of producer for his early works.
Between 1994 and 2014, he produced and directed seven feature films, numerous short films, music videos, commercials, and other projects.
His most notable feature film, In the Name of Sherlock Holmes, received widespread critical acclaim, winning the 'Best Film for Youngsters' Award at the Stockholm International Film Festival in 2013 and the 'Best Youth Film' Award at the Kryla (The Wings) International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2014.
Bernáth's short film The Passion received further recognition, winning the 'Award for Editing' and 'Award for Use of Sound' at The Malta Cine Circle Festival in 2021.
