Alex Hillkurtz was born in England and grew up in California. A film buff for as long as he can remember, he built sets in his bedroom and back yard and shot animation, claymation, stop-motion and live-action shorts during his childhood. While earning his BA in film production at Chapman University, Alex became the top student in his class, winning “best picture” and “best director of the year” awards for his renegade film Reel Life, made independently of class assignments.
Diving into Hollywood, Alex quickly put his talents of drawing, directing and cinematography to use to become a highly-regarded, oft-requested storyboard artist for commercials, television and feature films. He also uses those skills in his work as a second unit director. He has worked with acclaimed directors Ivan Reitman, Garry Marshall, David Duchovny, Nancy Meyers and Cameron Crowe.
Diving into Hollywood, Alex quickly put his talents of drawing, directing and cinematography to use to become a highly-regarded, oft-requested storyboard artist for commercials, television and feature films. He also uses those skills in his work as a second unit director. He has worked with acclaimed directors Ivan Reitman, Garry Marshall, David Duchovny, Nancy Meyers and Cameron Crowe.