Juri Padel grew up in Münster, Westphalia, lived in Venezuela for some time, and wanted to become something like an Art Director at the age of 17. Without knowing exactly what that ment. Back in Germany, he studied acting instead, followed by studies of Media Science at the University of Cologne, graduating as Master of Arts. As an actor, on stage and on screen, his credits include productions at Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Schauspiel Köln and Schaubühne Berlin. In films and series such as „Gladbeck" or "The Queen's Gambit", which won several prices. 
First own productions as a Director at Theatre followed: like „Haus Nummer Null" (Invitation Stückemarkt Berliner Theatertreffen 2014). In 2015 Juri moved to Berlin, where he worked as an actor and Assistant Director to Thomas Ostermeier and Simon Mc Burney . He further realised his own interactive multi-media stageplay KITTY HAWK at Theaterdiscounter Berlin, that was inspired by Jørgen Leth's famous short film "The Perfect Human". His first feature film JUNK SPACE BERLIN was invited to Filmfestivals like Oldenburg International and Torino. 09/21/23 the film was released in cinemas by UCM.ONE/Darling Berlin. Since 2024 JUNK SPACE BERLIN is available as VoD.