Alec Wisdom

I found filmmaking through music. Immersing myself in audio engineering & production, signal flow, compression, & the mechanics of sound, I accumulated millions of streams across platforms within a community of like-minded artists. That foundation taught me why strong relationships & unified technical systems allow for the flourishing of creative intent.

I began working in film as a cinematographer on travel jobs nationwide, then moved into gaffer & lighting technician roles on larger productions. I am fluent across the entire imaging pipeline, including acquisition, lighting design, cinematography, & color management. My work includes major television productions such as Yellowstone: 1883, The Chosen, Lioness, The Madison, & Bass Reeves, alongside commercial clients including Meta, Microsoft, & the American Heart Association.

After surviving two near-death experiences while commuting to work on Yellowstone: 1883, I knew I needed to direct, which meant I needed to write.

Over the following two years, I survived two additional near-death experiences. What initially felt isolated became cumulative. The threat of death stopped feeling occasional & became ambient. I lived with PTSD for years & worked through it deliberately, primarily through EMDR therapy, alongside other treatments & a small, steady community of support. The process was not linear, but it restored something essential: the ability to remain present under pressure. Writing stabilized my attention & gave form to my experiences. That practice matured into finished work: stories grounded in my upbringing & lived experience, set in my home state—holding a mirror up to the people who inhabit it.