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Hello, my name is Alexis Alexanian, and I am a current member of the BAFTA North America Board as well as a seasoned film producer and production executive based in NYC.
- Alexis Alexanian
As VP of Business Development and Industry Relations at...
- Alexis Alexanian
As VP of Business Development and Industry Relations at Entertainment Partners, Alexanian has put her expertise to work providing state of the art digital solutions to productions around the world. Alexanian is a graduate of Northwestern University and a member of the NU Council of 100.
Alexis Alexanian. Alexis Alexanian was born on 21 December 1962 in the USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Mississippi Burning (1988), Personal Velocity (2002) and A League of Their Own (1992).
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Additional Crew, Actress
- USA
- Alexis Alexanian
Alexis Alexanian is an independent film and television producer with extensive experience in production, start up film funds and consulting for filmmakers and financiers. She is well known for her role as President of the Board of NYWIFT (New York Women in Film & Television) and currently serves on the Board of BAFTA North America.
- What Does A Producer do?
- How Do You Become A Producer?
- What Makes A Great Producer?
Producers enter “the juggernaut” early. “Traditionally, the producer is [there] at the very beginning trying to put the major pieces together,” says Alexanian. It starts with seeking out promising material for a project, whether it’s an original script or acquiring adaptation rights to books, articles, podcasts, and more. Producers will then draw o...
There are “creative” producers and “financial” producers, and there is no definitive path to becoming a producer, but there are reliable ones. Education is one way, as some producers have pursued literature and business college degrees to enable them to tackle the creative and/or financial aspects of the job. Film programs are another route, offeri...
Given how many people producers interact with and manage, the job is made considerably easier (for all involved) if a producer is able to work and communicate well with others. Understanding people – their personalities, needs, work habits – is also critical. “I say I have a Ph.D. in behavior science,” jokes Alexanian. Psychological know-how compli...
Alexis Alexanian is an American independent film producer. Her production credits include Mississippi Burning (1988), Personal Velocity: Three Portraits (2002), Tape (2001). [1] In 2012, she was elected president of the board of directors for New York Women in Film & Television. [2]
Alexis has curated and moderated panels and served on industry non-profit boards including her long-standing role as President of the Board of New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT). She is a currently on the Board of BAFTA North America.
