About me

Alex Cooper is one of today’s go-to directors for comedy commercials. After working at M&C Saatchi in London, he ran comedy content agency The Wagon while creating his own award-winning comedy films which have appeared on BBC TV, at BAFTA and film festivals worldwide. He now works with clients like Netflix, HelloFresh and Sky and has directed talent like Ryan Reynolds, Mo Gilligan and Emily Atack to name a few. His experience as script-writer, actor and circuit comedian means he has a unique directing style – combining an impeccable eye for comedy with a strongly cinematic visual aesthetic. www.alexpcoop.com

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• Hey everyone, I’ve had an idea aimed to help reduce water usage and would love to hear from any logo designers to help bring it to life.

Projects

• Dobbie's Spring Is Here TV CommercialDobbie's & Elvis wanted to create a commercial comedy gem which was a rousing call to action for all Brits to get outside and really enjoy this Spring. (British weather aside)
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  Bryan Bryce Teaches The Art Of Procrastination | MasterclassIn the first workshop he's got round to writing, acclaimed procrastinator Bryan Bryce will show how to actively avoid productivity, so your dreams never have to become a reality. 5*, David Reviews
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  Ryan Reynolds Red Notice PromoI was lucky enough to write and direct a promo with none other than Ryan flipping Reynolds. And in this promo, which was supposed to be for Red Notice, he can't stop talking about Wrexham...
• Caesar's Dying WishCaesar discovers a way his name can live on in eternity. Director - Alex Cooper Writers - Tom Blackwood & Alex Cooper Caesar - Alex Cooper Caecilius - Tom Blackwood DOP - Jon Muschamp Producer - Bea Cartwright Recordist - Greg Hagen Stylist - Rianna Azoro Make-up artist - Kate O'Shea Food stylist - Fernanda Milanezi Props stylist - Charley Taylor Runner - Rashawn Richards Editor - Matt Spurr Colourist - Henry Howard Sound Designer - Jason Peacock Special thanks to: Wash London, Tamsin Marsha
• Netflix "Too Hot To Handle" Urgent Weather ReportToo Hot To Handle - a show which deducts money from contestants for any form of sexual contact. So, to celebrate their new season, I wrote and directed this film campaign, which was all about trying to squeeze as many innuendoes into a weather report as I possibly could. Apparently I was the "pefect" person for the job. Still not quite sure what that says about me...
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  HelloFresh Mockumentary Series with Emily AtackA serious career highlight for me. Commissioned by The Smalls, I wrote and directed a 3-part mockumentary series for HelloFresh starring Emily Atack. Here's the series trailer and episode 1. Hope you enjoy them.

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Work history

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Commercial Comedy Writer/Director:freelance
Mar 2020London, United KingdomFreelance
Alex Cooper is one of today’s go-to directors for comedy commercials. After working at M&C Saatchi in London, he ran comedy content agency The Wagon while creating his own award-winning comedy films which have appeared on BBC TV, at BAFTA and film festivals worldwide. He now works with clients like Netflix, HelloFresh and Sky and has directed talent like Ryan Reynolds, Mo Gilligan and Emily Atack to name a few. His experience as script-writer, actor and circuit comedian means he has a unique directing style – combining an impeccable eye for comedy with a strongly cinematic visual aesthetic.
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Head of Branded ContentSalon Pictures
Mar 2018London, United KingdomFreelance
Salon are an award-winning production company who specialise in feature films & documentaries. Their latest film about Alexander McQueen is in cinemas on June 8th. I've been hired to set-up their branded content division.

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Skills

• Advertising
• Film
• Marketing PR
• Theatre
• TV
• Copywriting
• Screenwriting
• Film Acting
• Presenting
• Short Film Acting
• Theatre Acting
• TV Acting
• Voiceover Artist
• Creative
• Word

Awards

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Finalist, Best ComedyHollywood Just4Shorts Film Competition
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Best ComedyNoosa Int'l Film Festival

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