DANIEL ALEXANDER FILMS
aboutDANIEL
DANIEL ALEXANDER is an award-winning director and BAFTA Connect filmmaker based in Birmingham, UK, with a passion for directing television, narrative film, and commercials. His work has taken him around the world, with internationally successful projects to his name. He currently produces and directs work for platforms and agencies including the BBC, BFI, WARNER BROS, and the official film for the COMMONWEALTH GAMES HANDOVER CEREMONY.
DANIEL is a member of the region's industry screen body, 'CREATE CENTRAL,' alongside other industry leaders throughout the region. He has also recently been made an Associate Artist of the REP theatre. As well as a television and film director, DANIEL is an accomplished cinematographer with over a decade of televised credits, including directing and producing an exclusive show for BBC One and shooting entire series for ITV.
His experience includes narrative film, commercial, music videos, television, and documentary productions with a commercial track record in editing and color grading too. He has additionally developed a range of professional tools now widely used within the film industry, notably CINEPRE, which helps filmmakers achieve cinematic color grades in their work. DANIEL ALEXANDER is the creative producer and curator of the region's leading Black film development program, BACK IN, which has commissioned over eighteen filmmakers from diverse backgrounds.
He has partnered with the BBC, the BFI, and PUNCH to launch national BACK IN screening campaigns.
A qualified SEN worker, in addition to his career as a professional creative, DANIEL ALEXANDER is committed to social engagement and artist development. As well as BACK IN, he regularly delivers community workshops for emerging artists, "hard-to-reach," and excluded young people from a variety of backgrounds.
During the pandemic, Daniel Launched The Midlands Film Archive, an online platform that is home to original films created by Midlands-based filmmakers. This has grown to become the 'go-to' website for films in the Midlands, including BAFTA-winning productions.
FEATURED CREDITS
DIRECTOR
Director/Producer: BBC ONE 'We Are England' Series
Director (Second Unit): ITV 'Riches' (Band 2 High End TV)
Director: Commonwealth Games Official Ceremony Film - BBC World Wide Release
Director/Creator: Gale - Stay Away From Oz Film - Over 4 million views worldwide
Director: BMW / Sytner Commercial
Director: Hoodrich Official Documentary
Director/Creator: Feature Length Documentary 'Legacy' Meta/Facebook Event
Director: Nike - Motivational Advert
Director: UB40 'Champion' Commonwealth Games 2022
Director: Benjamin Zephaniah - Music Video (Vegan Campaign)
Director: B&EMM Fire fighters Promo - Film
Director: Elliot's Cradle - Film
Director: Midlands Engine - Film (Cannes Premiere)
Director: Noises - TV Pilot
Director: The Summoning -Evil Awakens - Pilot
Director: Boy Shaped Space film BBC iPlayer
Director: Apple iPod Ad - Advert (Apple Competition Winner)
Director: Levi Roots - Music Video (World Wide Distribution)
Director: Dapz x JME - Music Video (Sony & BBK)
Director: The Art of War - Short Film (Official Staff Pick, Vimeo)
Director: Sacrilege - Short Film (Won Best Film & Best Director MVSA)
Director: Carly - Short Film (Official Selection)
Director: Raxstar - Music Video (Official Selection)
Director: Aidan Davis - Britain's Got Talent Finalist
Director: Dominant Species - Short Film (Official Selection)
Director: Dez Mensa - X Factor Finalist Music Video
Director: Motorpoint - National Advert
Director: Molar Clothing - National Ad
Director: D Double E - Music video (Official Selection
Director: West Midlands Fire Service AD - Advert (Official Advert for WMFS)
Director: The List - TV Pilot
Director: Reload - Music Video (MTV World Wide Distribution)
Director: Talk To Me - Music Video (Best Festival music Video)
Director: Unarmed - Home Office
Director: Broken - Short Film (Official Selection)
Director: PIXM - National Commercial
Director (co): Payment - Short Film (Best Festival Film)
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Director of Photography: Warner Bro Discovery 'Documentary'
Director of Photography: Tiger Aspect/ ITV 'Deep Fake' (Band 1 High End TV)
Director of Photography: BBC / Commonwealth Games 'Sport'
Director of Photography: Inhale/Exhale 'BBC Films'
Director of Photography: BAIT- National Educational Resource (National Distribution)
Director of Photography: Climbing Trees - Short Film (Festival Winner)
Director of Photography: Family ties - Feature Film
Director of Photography: Losing Innocence - Feature Film (Official Selection)
OTHER
Associate Artist: The REP
Feature: Google Arts & Culture
Task Force: Part of the Screen skills Task Force Team
Judge: National Film & Television School
Speaker: BBC Digital Cities Webinar
Speaker: Reframed / Apple
Facilitator: BFI Youth Academy Leader
Editor: Timberland Commercial - Official Release
Featured Guest: Creative England Be Inspired
Television Guest: BBC2 No Hats No Trainers
Board Member: Create Central
Judge: TriForce/Monologue Slam
Speaker: BBC Academy
Judge: Midlands Movies
Program Manager: Back In/Film Training Programme