cinematographer | Video journalist

mails to alexmsharon@gmail.com

i was Born and bred in the midwest, and am currently based out of chicago. my work aims to blend cinematic imagery with raw, human emotion. it’s rooted in empathy as well as the understanding that filmmaking is a collaborative process with those in front of the camera just as much as it is with those behind it.

since picking up a camera for the first time, I’ve wanted to take a journey with others; to capture their stories, and to share what we find about ourselves, and the world around us.

i bring curiosity and empathy to every project. i am an observer, a listener, a collaborator, a storyteller, a husband, and a father. my work has appeared on ESPN, VICE, reuters, Paramount+, bloomberg tv, and others as well.

education:

Loyola university chicago, Chicago IL (MC) Master of communication in digital media & storytelling - documentary filmmaking

marquette university, milwaukee wi (bs) bachelor of science in biomedical sciences

honors:

2018 National academy of television awards, crystal pillar winner, unsung hero

2018 BEA film festival, honorable mention - documentary short, unsung hero

2024 telly awards, you belong here - dustin maynard

2024 sundance film festival corporate documentary competition, you belong here - dustin maynard

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