DOCUMENTARY 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 collaboration between those in front of the camera and those behind it.

i am an observer, a listener, a collaborator, a husband, and a father. my work has appeared on ESPN, VICE, reuters, Paramount+, bloomberg tv, and others as well.

thanks for stopping by.

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:

2026 julien dubuque international film festival - breakaway: the refugee world cup

2026 el dorado film festival - breakaway: the refugee world cup

2025 official selection - Indy shorts international film festival, breakaway: the refugee world cup

2025 Telly Awards, Gold - Non-scripted & Documentary campaign - Cologuard 10 Series

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

2024 telly awards, silver - general branded content - you belong here - dustin maynard

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

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

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

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