If you need a strong editor to help you shape your next feature, a brand campaign built end to end, or a story producer who can help shape raw footage into something real, I have been taking on exactly that kind of work since 2000.
Engagements are scoped to the job — a single edit, a full campaign, or a longer embedded run are all projects I'm interested in sinking my teeth into. Same standard either way: I build whatever team the project needs, protect the timeline, and stay close enough to the work to catch what a project manager would miss. A strong collaborator when there's already a team in place, and just as comfortable running solo when there isn't.
Also open to a full-time position, if the fit is right — the door isn't closed either way. Reach out and we'll figure out which conversation this is.
Festival premieres, theatrical release, documentary and unscripted work. Full post or a single cut. Full credits at the filmography.
Shaping raw footage into structure — documentary, unscripted, and reality projects that need someone finding the story in the room, not just in the edit bay.
Concept through delivery — campaigns, product launches, and live broadcast. See case studies.
Longer engagements where a team needs a creative lead without a full-time hire — scoped like the Cedars-Sinai run: months, not weeks.
The go-to guy for overall producing — video production, visual effects, audio, and anything else needed to get the job done. Alex is exactly the individual you want on your team to make magic happen.
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.
I needed a person who could not only write, edit and direct these videos, but produce and run this new department. I was immediately impressed with how he ran it — high-quality work, always at deadline.
Besides being a consummate professional, Alex is a joy to work with. He asks direct questions to bring out the best in the person being filmed — a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and editing that crafts the ideal messaging points.
I needed him to find a very particular location and secure an entire crew. Nothing short of relentless in his efforts — being out of state, I put a lot of trust in his ability to pull this off, and I can honestly say he nailed it.
I am lucky to have worked with Alex on my directorial debut. He is talented and passionate about the art of filmmaking, and proved to be a great communicator and problem solver with compassion and patience.
A brilliant editor with a keen eye for story — willing to think outside the box on every level and offer creative solutions. His rich expertise with graphics and VFX really saved us on Follow Her. I can't recommend him highly enough.
A fantastic collaborator and creative partner who works efficiently in the edit bay. His honesty is something all directors will appreciate.
In all my times working with him, Alex Gans has been a hardworking, diligent editor with a keen eye and fine-tuned cutting skills.
He brought a very mediocre first cut to a whole new level. He has a wonderful sense of both story and pacing. I would definitely work with Alex again.
A talented and hard-working guy — a real plus to have in your corner. He is a creative force without drama or hot wind, just results.
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.
Alex has exceptional taste and he cuts with efficiency, making him a deadly weapon in the timeline.
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.
Instrumental in creating bridges that allow students to launch their careers.
As Alex's student, I valued the instruction, advice, and overall exposure to the post-production industry. He steered me in the right direction with the tools and critical perspectives needed to be successful.
Alex made me look smart, stylish and innovative. Patient, responsive, reassuring — a consummate professional and truly gifted at teaching these skills.
High standards, aesthetic sensibilities and a terrific collaborative nature... a valued source for our students. I have the highest regard for Alex as an artist and a person.
He communicated with all of us as professionals and helped me transition into industry-ready mode. He never degraded our work and always gave advice that helped us make great improvements.
His teaching went beyond tutorials — he shared his own real work experience and showed us how things are done in the industry. A caring and committed teacher.