About:
Combining passions for Filmmaking & Art with his lifelong passion for Technology & Science, Alexander’s approach to Creativity, Spirituality and Entrepreneurship is Holistically Integrated. Raised in the Santa Monica mountains, Alexander has a deep connection to Nature and Organic Processes. Steeped in Film, Theater and Art History as well as Physics, Neuroscience, Computer Engineering & Digital Innovation, Alexander’s projects seek to build bridges and provide nourishment to our collective innovative community.
Alexander: Artist
Artist
Filmmaker
Physicist
Engineer
Yoga Teacher
Entrepreneur
Nourisher
Integrationalist
Writer, Producer, Director
Cinematographer, Colorist
Computer Hardware for Digital Creative Productions
Gaffer, Digital Imaging Technician, Editor
Still Photographer
Art Director
Virtual & Augmented Reality Creative Production
Festival & Event Structure Build, Electrical & Lighting
Mathematics, Physics, Experimental Design Engineering
Human Design // I Ching based Intuitive Astrologer
Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 hr. certified) - Vinyasa, Tensegrity, Hatha, Kundalini
Holistic Wellness, Nutrition & Life Practice
Outdoor Guide - Ski, Bike, Climb & Surf
Giant Puppeteer
Work History
Producer:
The Center For Celebration Arts September 2015 - December 2016
Elle Your Walking (Figs Vision Music Video) - Giant Puppet Dancers
Shadows of Light Festival - Giant Puppet Dancers
Santa Monica 17th St. Station - Expo Line Opening - Giant Puppet Dancers
Films:
Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Co-writer - ShadowLight. (Short Film) Oct 2016
Director, Cinematographer “Foolish” (Music Video) CatAttack Records, LLC Apr, 2015
2nd Unit D.P. / Producer Feasting with Bryan Reynolds (Experimental Film) Transversal Theater & Fugitive Explorers Jul- Aug, 2014
Co-Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Co- Writer etc. The Hitchhiking Game (short film) Fugitive Explorers & University College Student Administration 2012
Visual Effects & Post-Production:
D.C.P. - Covers (Feature Film Release) September, 2017
VFX Artist “Cancer Chronicles” Cancer Treatment Centers of America MachinEyes Studio March, 2015
VFX Integration Editor & Creative Technologist “Red Bull Perfect Outlet” (Photoreal Animation & VR Experience) MachinEyes Studio Jan -Feb, 2015
VFX Production Intern Digital Domain. DFX supervisor: Darren Hendler Jun-Aug, 2010
Gigapixel Photography Intern (Full Dome Grand Canyon Rafting Experience ) X-Rez Studio Jun-Jul, 2009
Cinematography & Camera Crew:
- Cinematographer “DP Lights” (Technical Info Reel) - Technicolor Corporation. Feb 2017
- Digital Imaging Technician “Invasion Zone” (Film Pilot) DP: Corwin Garber, Directors: Hayter & Jackson; Crypt T.V. May 2016
- Digital Imaging Technician “Rebel” (T.V. Pilot)DP: Corwin Garber Director: John Singleton; BET & MarVista March 2016
- Cinematographer “Visual History” with Robert M. Young & Edward James Olmos (Documentary Series) prod: Sandra Schulberg - Indie Collect Jan 10, 2015
Theater:
- Visual & Projection Designer - The Hillary Game (Theatrical Prod.) Padua Playwrights July 2016
- Videographer - The Hillary Game (Theatrical Prod.) Padua Playwrights July 2016
- Videographer - “The Royal” (Theatrical Prod.) Padua Playwrights Feb 11, 2016
- Videographer - Open Fist Preview (Theatrical Prod.) Padua Playwrights Dec 4, 2015
- Videographer “Some Cars” & “Convention” (Theatrical Prods.) Padua Playwrights Oct 29, 2015
- Green Screen Cinematographer & Projection VFX Designer Fractalicious! (Projection Mapped Theatrical Prod) Transversal Theater Dec 2014
Photographer - The Fifth String (Theatrical Prod.) Padua Playwrights Oct 8, 2014
Photographer -Plays at Knox Street Pocket Park (Theatrical Prod) S4 and Padua Playwrights Sept 13, 2014
Photographer, Videographer, Archivist, Editor - Fractalicious! (Theatrical Prod.) Transversal Theater Apr, 2012
Photographer, Videographer, Graphic Designer - Romeo & Juliet. (Theatrical Prod.) Transversal Theater Sept, 2011
Photography:
- Photographer VisionLA - Climate Action Arts Festival. Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2015
Unit Still Photographer Top-out (T.V. Pilot) Director of Photography: Boa Simon; Producer: Marina Campaña. Jan, 2014
Photographer Project We Own It! (Crowd-Source Fundraiser) Isla Vista Food Co-op Dec, 2012- Jan, 2013
Gaffer & Stage Lighting:
Gaffer “Around Robin” (Feature Film) Director: Peter Meech. September 2017
Gaffer “Covers” (Feature FIlm) Director: Malcolm Mays Nov 8-22, 2015 & Jan 23, 2016
Set Lighting Electrician Still Punching the Clown. (Feature Film) Gaffer: David Hayball. Still Punching, LLC Nov, 2014
Set Lighting Electrician (Technician for Stage Light Classes) Mole Richardson Co. Aug -Dec, 2014
Event, Festival & Art Build:
Builder Giggle Juice Café Rancho. Lightning in a Bottle 2017
Builder Jamie Jones presents Paradise. MacArthur Park. May 13, 2017
Build Lead Destiny of Fire & Caravan of Light Camp. Burning Man Black Rock City 2016
Build Crew The Village. Lightning In a Bottle Festival 2016
Builder & Photographer. The Little House (Interactive Art Installation) Photo Field Trip by Yeah Field Trip! February 15 - 28, 2016
Builder Caravan of Light Camp. Burning Man Black Rock City 2015
Build Crew Woogie Stage. Lightning In a Bottle Festival 2015
Education:
B.S. Physics - College of Creative Studies, University of California Santa Barbara 2014.
Research & Design Projects:
Particle Image Velocimetry of Geophysical Flows Created method and algorithm for tracking dynamic fluid packages. Applied to simulated avalanche flow and bird murmuration. Advisor: Phil Lubin, UCSB.
Michelson Morley Interferometer for Measuring Local Gravitational Constant Designed and fabricated optical interferometry device to measure local acceleration of gravity. Advisor: John Martinis, UCSB.
Coursework in Fine Art, Architecture, Geology, Philosophy, Art History & Theater.
Study Abroad - University College Utrecht, The Netherlands. Aug 2011- July 2012
200 hr. RYT Vinyasa Yoga Teacher - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. March 2017
Exhibitions / Installations:
Macroscope Interactive BioField Installation August 2017. Oregon Eclipse Festival
City Hearts Fresh Focus 2014 (Charity Photo Auction) October 19, 2014. Topanga, CA.
French Press Coffee (Photography Solo Show) January - May 2014. Santa Barbara, CA.
Publications:
Intermedial Theater (Featured Photographer) Performance Philosophy, Transversal Poetics, and the Future of Affect. Palgrave 2017
In The Teeth of The Wind Poetry Magazine (Featured Artist) Vol.XIII, Spring 2015.
Catalyst Magazine UCSB Literary Arts Magazine (Featured Photographer) Issue 1, Winter 2014.
Rural Co-op Magazine USDA / Rural Development: March 2013. (Photo Layout) “Keeping Their Co-op Alive...” By Aja Lawson
Awards:
7th Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest (Chapman University)
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition signed by Linda T. Sanchez. March 10, 2006. Orange, CA
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition signed by Loretta Sanchez. March 10, 2006. Orange, CA
- Senate Certificate of Appreciation signed by Barbara Boxer . March 10, 2006. Orange, CA