I’m a creative leader, storyteller, and video creative director with more than 15 years of experience shaping campaigns and leading teams. I’ve led live‑action narrative, documentary, animation, virtual and live event broadcasts, and photography across brand campaigns, social, and events.

From concept through launch, I creative direct and produce work end‑to‑end, bringing together strategy, craft, and a sense of humor. I’m known for getting things done, keeping teams laughing, and delivering work that resonates. Formerly of Wired magazine, Twitter, and currently at Pinterest.

A few career highlights include being a Society of Publication Designers (SPD) medalist for work produced in an interactive package for July 2013’s issue of WIRED about the war in Syria. I also produced the video series that was part of the ASME nominated Bill Gates and Bill Clinton package from the December 2013 issue of WIRED.

I'm also a writer/director of short films. I've shown five unique documentary and narrative shorts in festivals around the world. In 2022 my web series Steep Town won best comedy at LA web fest. In 2013, the collaborative film project I was a part of, Valencia, won the jury prize for Best Experimental Feature at the PolariFest in Austin, TX and the audience award at Chicago's Reeling Festival. My interests include coming of age, comedy and magical realism. I aspire to Tina Fey's standard of witty writing and comedic timing.

Fun facts

I led the Pinterest IPO film.

I once got a web travel show greenlit with Showtime.

I once co-created a successful web series for Rhapsody called Rock-Star guide to the galaxy. The first episode was featured on Wired digital.

I once directed Fred Armison and Lady Gaga.

I used to entertain at children’s birthday parties in high school by dressing up as characters and making balloon animals.

I’m an introvert that loves acting.

Let’s make a movie!

Email
alexainkeles@gmail.com