Alexis Smith
Producer, Director, Post-Production Producer, Story Producer
Currently in Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Based in Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
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Bio
Director - Documentary | Web Series | Commercial | Music Video
Multi-award winning documentary director from the UK, trained by the BBC with 10+ years’ industry experience. This work has taken me to six continents filming and connecting with a diverse spectrum of people. Having lived in New Zealand for over 5 years I have directed documentaries and web series for all the major platforms, including primetime slots, as well as feature documentaries for international festival release. I can turn my hand to other roles, including producing and development, and have additional training and experience in directing actors. I most treasure creative time in the edit, post-directing with the team. With my off-beat arthouse visual style, progressive voice and a sprinkling of humour, I tell stories that push boundaries artistically, appeal to wide audiences, illuminate social issues and, hopefully, leave the world a little better than before.
Showreel
| Projects | Skills & Qualifications |
Web Series
Te Ara - The Path
Director
2023
Generation What (TVNZ/Maori TV/Worldwide - Online)
Director - Field Director, Director of Photography
2018
Out of the Blue (8x10-20min Online)
Post-Production Producer - Producer/Director, DOP, Edit Director
2017
Understanding Your Baby (12x5min Online)
Post-Production Producer - Producer/Director, DOP, Edit Director
2017
Television Series
Unbreakable
Director
2023
The Collective (8x15min, Online - RNZ and Re:)
Director
2021
The Block
Post-Production Producer - Edit director, block cut on Avid
2021
The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (Series 2, 6x60min Channel 5 and Worldwide)
Associate Producer
2020
High School (8x30min TVNZ 2)
Director - Field Director, Edit Director, DOP
2019
Dog Squad (Series 10, 10x22min TVNZ 1 and Worldwide)
Director - Field Director, Director of Photography
2018
Dog Squad - Puppy School (10x30min TVNZ)
Director - Field Director, Director of Photography
2018
Price of $ex (4x30mins TVNZ On Demand)
Director - Field Director, Director of Photography
2018
Edgewalkers (10x22min TVNZ On Demand)
Director - Field Director, Edit Director, DOP
2018
Development Producer
Story Producer - Development Producer, proposal writing
2018
A Vicar’s Life (6x30min primetime BBC Two)
Associate Producer - AP and second camera
2017
Trust Me, I’m a Doctor – Series 7, Primetime BBC Two
Story Producer
2017
Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook (6x60min primetime BBC Two / BBC Worldwide)
Story Producer
2016
How To Stay Young – Series 1 (2x60min primetime BBC One)
Researcher
2015
Catching History’s Criminals: The Forensics Story (3x60min primetime BBC Four)
Researcher
2014
Television Features
Trust Me, I’m a Doctor – Mental Health Special (60min primetime BBC Two)
Story Producer
2017
Music Videos
Mann Friday - Hurricane
Producer
2023
Daffodils – A Leo Underwater (Music Video)
Producer - Producer/Director, Director of Photography
2018
Commercials
New Zealand Story
Director
2023
CarbonInvoice
Director
2022
Short Films
Kilts in the Trenches (6.5min, BBC Arts Online)
Producer - Producer/Director, DOP, Edit Director
2016