Alex is a two-time Emmy-winning director and editor whose work combines narrative film style with documentary authenticity. Currently directing a four-part limited series for Hulu, Alex continues to push the boundaries of nonfiction storytelling in both series and feature documentaries.
His recent HBO series, NAVAJO POLICE: CLASS 57, offers an immersive look at the Navajo Nation Police Department and modern reservation life. The New York Times called it "superb and engrossing," while the LA Times praised it as "Inspiring and surprising... beautifully shot with an eye for wide landscape and small details."
Alex's feature documentary WILDLAND, premiered at the Camden Int'l Film Festival before a theatrical run and national broadcast on Independent Lens. It received three Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Nature Documentary. Previously, he produced and edited LOW & CLEAR, which won the Audience Award at SXSW.
His documentary web series SPARROW SONGS landed Alex on Filmmaker Magazine's list of "The 25 New Faces of Independent Film" and was showcased at Sundance, SXSW, and IDFA. In 2018, he was named the Sundance Institute | Discovery Impact fellow.
Alex's work centers on stories of people striving to transform themselves, often set against epic backdrops – from raging wildfires to the deserts of the southwest. Through intimate character portraits, his films invite viewers to reflect on their own life choices and values.
On the commercial side, Alex has created campaigns for clients including Filson, Patagonia, Chevrolet, and Ram Trucks. He began his career at 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks, working closely with Spike Lee on projects including Inside Man.
Alex continues to seek out stories that expand our understanding of human resilience and community told through a cinematic approach.
For collaboration inquiries or updates on current projects: ae.jablonski (at) gmail.com