sj alexander
SJ Alexander is a PHX >>> LA based filmmaker, writer, scholar, and self proclaimed cinema junkie who specializes in developing projects for film, television, commercial, and web. With an extensive academic background in FILM & TELEVISION production, theory, FORMATION of industry, and the historical context of media with a focus on SCREENWRITING, directing, producing, and editing, SJ Alexander continues to pursue IMMORTALITY in the creative arts.
writer for projects in film, television, commercial and web.
EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
^ Masters Degree in Film & Media Studies
Innovative film and media scholarship that developed both technical, conceptual, and theoretical skill using cutting-edge technologies and techniques through interactive storytelling, transmedia narratives, and immersive experiences for audiences.
Historical analysis of film, television, and other media formats that traced the development, evolution, and impact of media technologies on culture, industry, and art over time while growing awareness of ethical and social implications of media creation for future industry.
SCOTTSDALE SCHOOL OF FILM & THEATER
^ Associates Degree in Motion Picture & Television Production
Immersive production program that catalyzed technical skillsets using film and digital media tools, and technologies while providing on-set experience with film crews, equipment, and professional mentorship.
Nurtured a working knowledge of industry roles and techniques for each stage of the production cycle, including directing, screenwriting, cinematography, production, and editing. Synthesized principles of historical and current film genres, styles, and eras in the development and creation of cinematic works.
^Voted One Of North America’s TOP FILM SCHOOLS by VARIETY^
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Zion Slim is SJ Alexander’s first FEATURE LENGTH FILM PROJECT currently under development.
Filmmakers, Actors, and other Film Creatives interested in learning more about potential film roles, casting, or production can inquire at zionslim@sjalexander.me or CLICK HERE.
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Listen to SJ ALEXANDER’S ONE-HOUR MUSICAL PLAYLIST meant to relax, focus, and inspire writers to keep writing!
CLICK HERE.
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Begin your SCREENPLAY project HERE!
Writing projects
Storytelling comes in all shapes and sizes. From a WORLD-CLASS pitch deck designed to communicate your ultimate vision, to a vibrantly written SCREENPLAY for your latest CINEMATIC IDEA, the journey always begins with a storyteller.
As a writer in the entertainment industry, SJ Alexander has utilized a multi-faceted skillset to create outlines, treatments, pitch decks, screenplays, and film-based articles for directors, agencies, influencers, independent filmmakers, websites, and commercial brands, highlighting a tremendous PASSION for the written word and the universes they help create.
Here are just a few of the HIGHLIGHTS.
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This short documentary film on HBO MAX highlights the rise of a new generation of Black Panther activists and calls for the restoration of the Hampton House.
CLICK HERE to WATCH.
GO TO PARTICIPANT MEDIA.
Directed by MALAKAI.
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Women Of The Movement explores the story of Mamie Till Mobley as she devotes her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.
Watch on HULU.
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A 60 second Volvo EX90: Celebrating Safety Behind The Scenes TV commercial that ran during the 2023 Oscars broadcast.
CLICK HERE to WATCH.
Directed by MIKAEL TYRSEN.
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A commercial advertisement for the 2022 BET AWARDS celebrating culture's biggest night and starring Taraji P. Henson.
CLICK HERE to WATCH.
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The Adidas SS22 "Always Original" worldwide fashion campaign starred LENA WAITHE and highlighted several unique influencers in the world of fashion, politics, and entertainment through an inclusive lens.
CLICK HERE to WATCH.
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KYM follows the story of Kym Wilson, a single, middle-aged stand-up comic and actress trying to keep her Hollywood star rising while simultaneously raising a young boy left on her doorstep.
LISTEN on AUDIBLE.
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Boasting over 2 million subscribers on YouTube and counting, The Matthew Raymond Channel is a hilariously funny world of animated characters, comedic sketches, and brilliantly scripted laughs.
CLICK HERE to WATCH.
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MovieWeb is a one-stop destination for film and entertainment news. movie reviews, pop-culture fandom, and cinema related zeitgeist.
CLICK HERE to READ.
Upcoming projects
SJ Alexander On Youtube
LOGLINE:
In the summer of 1995, on the last day before moving out of her Nana's house, MIKEY goes on one last adventure with her best friends, chasing the good times and keeping the vibes of her summer alive for just one more day.FORMAT: Short FilmGENRE: Adventure, Period, NostalgicRATING: PGLOGLINE:
NEMA, the faithful acolyte of a terraforming cult discovers an intruder in the temple of SANCTUARY, forcing her to reckon with the untold truths of her origins and sending her on a mission of self-discovery, freedom, and the pursuit of immortality. FORMAT: Feature FilmGENRE: Sci-Fi, Adventure, DramaRATING: R
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Zeitgeist Orange is a violent homage to the classic Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange, albeit from a Black perspective. Following the story of JOHN BOY, a troubled youth terrorizing his community, Zeitgeist Orange explores second chances, or the lack thereof.FORMAT: Feature FilmGENRE: Drama, Gritty, Dystopian RATING: R
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When wicked angelic forces threaten to dismantle her fathers empire, JUDAH CLAY uncovers hidden alliances from New York's most notorious and powerful gangs while fighting to keep an ancient evil from destroying her family's bloodline.FORMAT: One-Hour Drama PilotGENRE: Fantasy, Noir, Period RATING: TV-MAproject xivion
PROJECT XIVION is a FILM STUDIO founded by SJ Alexander in 2021, serving as the home for his future projects in FILM, TELEVISION, ANIMATION, WEB, and other MEDIA.
Focused on inclusive STORYTELLING, Project Xivion champions diverse perspectives in film, seeking to foster a more equitable future for Black storytellers and CREATIVES of color.
Film, TV, and other storytelling mediums since inception have historically been used to diminish the Black perspective.
AFRAID OF WHAT WE MIGHT SAY.
Censorship in American media is at an all time high and it is Black voices and stories from other MARGINALIZED communities that stand to lose the most.
Project Xivion seeks to change the narrative and breathe life into the power of BLACK STORIES by fostering, supporting, and creating an INDUSTRY through us, for us, and by us.
Connect. Collaborate. Conquer. The FUTURE Belongs To Us.
OUR STORIES ARE LEGEND
Follow MY journey.
Calling all Writers, Filmmakers, and Movie Lovers! Join my film journey below!