I grew up in Miami with a Super 8 camera in my hand, shooting everything I could — skateboarding, short stories, anything that moved. My mother happened to work opposite Dean Martin, Peter O'Toole, and Kirk Douglas across Hollywood and Europe for four decades. That probably had something to do with it.
The summer before my final year of grad school, I spent a semester at MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon in New York — cutting and working in on-air graphics. Then I finished my MFA and moved to Los Angeles to do it for real. That was 25 years ago.
Since then I've edited 50+ feature films, worked on campaigns for brands including Microsoft, Mastercard, TikTok, GrubHub, Cedars-Sinai, and the United Nations. I embedded as Creative Director at Cedars-Sinai for three years, producing award-winning documentary work. I covered esports for The Score at BlizzCon, LOL Worlds, and COD Championships. I taught film editing and motion graphics at the Art Institute of Hollywood for nine years and the New York Film Academy for two.
What makes me useful at the Creative Director and Story Producer level isn't just range — it's that I've never stopped being an editor. I understand cost, time, and craft at the frame level. That changes how I brief, how I pitch, and what I promise a client.
From pre through post delivery, I've done it all — sometimes in the same week. I'm also an early and active adopter of AI-assisted creative workflows, using it as a tool to move faster and think sharper.
And if you're a producer looking for a seasoned editor — I'm available for that too.
Additional work available on request · Feature film selects password protected
Festival wins. Distribution deals. TIFF, Sitges and Fantasia Fest premieres. A 77% RT feature. 50+ film credits across two decades.
Selected Projects
Award-winning campaigns for the brands that matter. From Fortune 500 launches to United Nations refugee PSAs.
Agency, in-house, studio, and nonprofit. Brand launches to broadcast. From Nickelodeon to the United Nations.
Past & Present
Alex's ability to take care of all our Pre-Production, Production, and Post Production needs in Los Angeles — often on a moment's notice — was the biggest asset to theScore.
He listens carefully to the director, he's quick, creative, attentive to detail, and most importantly stays with the story line. He is officially my one and only Film Editor for all future projects.
Nothing short of relentless in his efforts. He worked around the clock to ensure everything would be as professional and buttoned up as possible. He nailed it.
Besides being a consummate professional, Alex is a joy to work with. He offers an expert opinion of story-boarding concepts and is knowledgeable of ways to best capture the essence of whatever is being filmed.
Alex is a talented and hard working guy — a real plus to have on the team, but can operate in solo mode and still deliver. He is a creative force without drama, just results.
Alex has exceptional taste and he cuts with efficiency, making him a deadly weapon in the timeline.
Alex is a talented and hard working guy — a real plus to have in your corner and on the team, but can operate in solo mode and still deliver. He is a creative force without drama or hot wind, just results.
None of them have the attention to detail, intuitive rhythm, and intellectual understanding of the craft that Alex Gans has earned through years of dedicated work.
Open to senior Creative Director, Story Producer, and Head of Content roles — staff or contract. Los Angeles based, collaborating worldwide. Fully equipped home studio. Available now.
Film and TV producers looking for a seasoned editor — reach out too.
Feature film editing selects available on request — password protected.
Branded content selects available upon introduction.
Resume available as PDF on request.
