Inside Anna Axster's creative world, from music videos to motherhood

Inside Anna Axster's creative world, from music videos to motherhood

Anna Axster is a talented filmmaker, writer, director, and entrepreneur best known for her creative contributions to the film and music industries. Her notable works include Souvenir (2006), Sweet Sting (2007), and A Country Called Home (2015). Axster gained significant public attention in 2021 following her divorce from award-winning singer-songwriter and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham.

Anna Axster poses at The Fairmont Miramar
Anna Axster attends Los Angeles Magazine's The L.A. Woman Luncheon at The Fairmont Miramar on 21 March 2024 in Santa Monica, California. Photo: Vivien Killilea (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Anna Axster is a distinguished director and producer best known for writing and directing the 2015 feature film, A Country Called Home.
  • The filmmaker married Ryan Bingham in 2009, with whom she shares three children.
  • Axster and Bingham collaborated on music videos and co-founded Axster and Bingham Records.
  • Bingham filed for divorce in 2021 after 12 years of marriage.
  • Anna Axster is the co-founder of Lodestar Whiskey, a women-owned spirits brand launched in 2023.

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Profile summary

Real name

Anna Axster

Gender

Female

Date of birth

1983

Age

43 years old (as of 2026)

Place of birth

United States

Current residence

Santa Monica, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'7"

Height in centimetres

170

Weight in pounds

137

Weight in kilograms

62

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Dark brown

Marital status

Divorced

Ex-spouse

Ryan Bingham

Children

3

Profession

Producer, director, writer, and entrepreneur

A closer look at Anna Axster's biography

The film producer was born in 1983 in the United States. While much of her early background remains private, she has an older sister who is also a screenplay writer.

Quick facts about Anna Axster
Top-5 facts about Anna Axster. Photo: Duffy-Marie Arnoult/ Getty Images (modified by author)
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Anna Axster pursued higher education in London, graduating with a degree in Audio and Visual Production from London Metropolitan University. She later earned a Master's degree in filmmaking from the London Film School, where she honed her skills by directing and appearing in short films.

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Why is Anna Axster famous?

Anna Axster is a multi-talented creator who has worked as a writer, filmmaker, and music video director. She⁠ developed a passion for writing as a teenager and began her career as a production assistant in London. Axster later moved to Los Angeles, where she transitioned to writing and directing short films.

After meeting Rya​n Bingha‍m​, she‌ directed several of his mus‍ic vi‍deos,​ including Southside​ of Heaven‌ and Brea‌d and Water in 2007. According to IMDb, Anna Axster's movies include:

Title

Role

Year

Ryan Bingham Live

Producer

2016

A Country Called Home

Director

2015

Sweet Sting

Director

2007

Souvenir

Director

2006

Anna Axster poses at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival
Director and co-writer Anna Axster attends the World Premiere of "A Country Called Home" at The 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival on 13 June 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Todd Williamson
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Anna spoke to SYS Podcast about writing her first feature film, A Country Called Home. She stated:

I actually went up to Lake Powell in Northern California and locked myself in the cabin for five days.

In add‍itio‍n to her f‌ilm work, Anna is a suc⁠cessful⁠ b​usin‍ess owner.‌ In 2023, she pivoted to the spirits' industry, starting an award-winning, women-owned spirits brand, Lodestar Whiskey, alongside her cousin, Wendelin von Schroder. Previously, Anna served as CEO and talent manager for Axster Co. and the Western Film Festival.

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Inside Anna Axster's marriage to Ryan Bingham

Anna Axster married American singer, actor, songwriter, and guitarist Ryan Bingham in 2009. The two started working together before they became romantically involved, and even co-founded Axster Bingham Records. Axster and Bingham had three children during their 12-year marriage.

Anna Axster and Ryan Bingham poses at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
Anna Axster and Ryan Bingham arrive at the 82nd annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on February 15, 2010. Photo: Gabriel Bouys
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On 29 June 2021, Bingham filed for divorce. As part of the proceedings, he also applied to change his name from Ryan Axster Bingham back to George Ryan Bingham, which he had changed when they got married. Shortly after the filing, the couple sold their Topanga Canyon home. Ryan is now married to fellow Yellowstone co-star Hassie Harrison.

FAQs

  1. Who is Anna Axster? She is an American filmmaker, director, writer, and entrepreneur known for her independent films and the spirits' industry.
  2. What is Anna Axster known for? Anna is known for writing and directing A Country Called Home (2015), which stars Imogen Poots.
  3. What is Anna Axster's age? The film director is 42 years old as of 2026. She was born in 1983.
  4. What happened to Ryan Bingham and Anna Axster? The two got divorced in 2021 after 12 years of marriage. It is unclear what led Ryan to file for divorce.
  5. Does Anna Axster have children? The American writer has three children with her ex-husband, Ryan Bingham.
  6. Is Anna Axster on social media? Anna is not active on social media.
  7. What is Anna Axster's net worth? The filmmaker's net worth is unknown, but her ex-husband, Ryan Bingham, has a net worth of $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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