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.

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ProjectsSkills & 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

Crossing the Ocean - A Community Exchange (9min, Online)

Producer - Producer/Director, DOP, Editor

2016