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Alex Spence
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| 403.852.2312 |
| alex@cerebralexpansion.com |
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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 |
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EDUCATION |
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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Sep 2000 - April 2001 Cinema, Television, Stage, and Radio Film Video Option |