Personal Information

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Biography

Alexandra Fisher was born in Paris, France to Swedish/Australian parents. She was raised in Zurich, Switzerland speaking five languages. She has a BA in Drama from the University of Bristol in England and an MFA in Film Directing from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Strongly influenced by her theatre background, Alexandra has written and directed four short films: "Good Morning", "Ice Cream", "Parthenabe" and most recently "Desert Wedding". Alexandra's films have screened all over the world. Her acclaimed film "Ice Cream" has won multiple awards while "Parthenabe" was awarded 1st Place at the Student Emmys for best drama. The DGA awarded “Desert Wedding” an honorable mention for best student film directed by a woman. The same film also won two CINE Awards: one for best drama and one for best film of the year. Alexandra lives in Santa Monica, CA.

Professional Website

http://www.swissmissfilms.com

IMDB Page

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1244586/

Caucus Film

Film Title

Desert Wedding

Film Website

http://www.desertweddingmovie.com

Film Information & Synopsis

Marissa, an excited bride-to-be, turns into a raging "bridezilla" when she learns her maid of honor has lost her bouquet. Furious about her missing flowers, she throws a hysterical fit until a tragic accident unravels the biggest day of her life...

Festival Experience

2008 DGA student awards - honorable mention, best student film directed by a woman.
2009 CINE awards - Winner CINE Golden Eagle, student division, category: drama
2009 CINE awards - Winner CINE Award of Excellence: best student film of the year
2009 Sedona Int'l Film Festival: official selection (Awesome festival; enjoyed this festival most of all the fests I've ever screened at - extremely well organized!)
2009 Omaha Film Festival: official selection
2009 Beverly Hills Int'l Film Festival: official selection
2009 Newport Beach Int'l Film Festival: official selection
2009 Vail Film Festival: official selection
2009 Sonoma Int'l Film Festival: official selection
2009 Big Sur Int'l Film Festival: official selection
2009 A Corto di Donne Film Festival (Naples, Italy): official selection

History

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