Alex Spence
403.852.2312
alex@cerebralexpansion.com

Citizenship: European / Canadian


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Video Technologist July 01 - Current
Contracted
Unlimited Video Staging
Calgary, Alberta
Aaron Buchanan
www.uvs.com
Production Assistant / Grip January 2005
Contracted
Leader Production Services Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Allan Leader
www.leaderproductions.com
Production Assistant June - Dec 04
Contracted
"TAKING IT OFF IV"
www.takingitoffonline.com
Takeoff IV Productions Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Anaid Productions
www.anaid.com
Production Assistant November 04
Contracted
Sonex Professional Audio Services Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Igal Petel
www.sonex.com
Assistant To The Producer August - Dec 03
Full-Time
"CHICKS WITH STICKS"
www.chickswithsticksmoive.com
Earth To Sky Pictures Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Nancy Laing and Christina Willings
www.earthtoskypictues.com
Paced Course Assistant and Clerical/Information Assistant Sep 02 - May 03
Full/Part-Time
Athabasca University
www.athabascau.ca
Calgary, Alberta
Karen Wong
Camera Operator / Production Assistant Sep 02 - Nov 02
Contracted
PUSHING THE LIMIT
Earth To Sky Productions Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Duane E. Martin


PERSONAL PROJECTS
Writer - Director - Animator - Voice Actor (Numerous Characters) "SPOOKY CASTLE"
A reality cartoon show about two young men living together in a castle atop a mountain in Kananaskis, Alberta.
Numerous grant applications
Several written episodes
Animated sequences
Jun 01 - Current
Director - Camera Operator - Editor "MY, THE GUESS WHO TOUR"
An hour long documentary of Alex's experiences touring with The Guess Who, as a member of the video crew.
Documentary
May 2003
Writer "UNIVERSAL CONTROL"
A high school student is abducted by a race of aliens who offer him the chance to become immortal if he agrees to fight against thier common enemy.
Full length sceenplay
June 97 - April 03
Writer - Director - Animator - Editor - Actor "DOVES AND HIPPIES"
A young couple meet and exchange their thoughts and dreams of life.
Short video
May 02 - Jul 02
Writer - Director - Animator - Voice Actor (2 Characters) "IT'S KOLD OUT HERE!"
An animated slice of life of two young Calgarian men trying to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts.
Commercial - The Eddies, Big Rock Beer's commercial contest
www.bigrockbeer.com/eddies/
April 02
Writer - Producer - Director - Editor - Voice Actor "TRANSCENDENTAL PEACE"
A day in the life of a young teenage girl who struggles to transcend the negative world around her.
Short video

1st PLACE - Youth Organization for Peace Video Contest
May 01 - June 01
Writer - Producer - Director - Camera Operator - Editor "BIG ROCK'S: THE MEANING OF LIFE"
A comical montage of human evolution revolving around a caveman who comes to appreciate the simple things in life like Big Rock Beer.
Commercial

FINALIST - The Eddies, Big Rock Beer's commercial contest
www.bigrockbeer.com/eddies/
Jun 01 - Current
Editor - Voice Actor (5 Characters) "GUN SMOKE"
A revised version of the old classic television series with a new storyline told through the many voices of Alex.
SAIT, CTSR Program, Film/Video, editing assignment
March 01
Director - Camera Operator - Editor "STRANGE DAYS"
A look at the mundane and lonely life of two people told through their belongings and the song 'Strange Days' by Mathew Good Band.
16mm Short, CSIF Film School
Aug 00 - Nov 00
Writer "MICHAEL"
Kate, a teenage girl, finds an estranged friend's journal that details his tormented childhood and his struggle to survive.
Full length feature screenplay
Oct 98 - June 99


EDUCATION
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Sep 2000 - April 2001
Cinema, Television, Stage, and Radio
Film Video Option