She holds a dual degree from the University of Michigan in Film/Video Studies and English. She also completed the intensive Summer Film Program at the University of Southern California, where she studied under the Executive Creative Director of the Music Video Production Association.
She currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she teaches Cinematography in their Department of Art & Visual Culture.
Alexxiss S. Jackson
Alexxiss Jackson, Director of Photography, was born and raised in Detroit, MI. From a very early age, she aspired to be a visual storyteller; she made her first film at 8 years old using the family camcorder (starring her collection of toys).
Now an internationally-awarded artist, Alexxiss has worked as Director of Photography on numerous pieces, including narrative films, music videos, commercials, promo spots, and TV show segments; directed, produced, filmed, and edited award-winning music videos; toured nationally with a band to create their tour video; and more.
Her work has been recognized by more than 20 international bodies, including film festivals in the US, Canada, Netherlands, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, and the UK. She also procured a nomination for Best Director of a Music Video in the 2017 International Music Video Underground, as well as a nomination for Video of the Year in the 2015 Georgia Music Awards.
Official Selection
African Film Festival (2018)
Kabale, Uganda
Official Selection
Da Bounce Urban Film Festival (2018)
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Official Selection
BronzeLens Film Festival (2018)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Official Selection
Rapport International Black Film Festival (2018)
London, England, UK
Nominations: Best Music Video, Best Director of a Music Video
International Music Video Underground (2017)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Official Selection
Sprockets International Music Video Festival (2015)
Athens, Georgia, USA
Official Selection
Colortape International Film Festival (2015)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Best Music Video
Indie Gathering Film Festival (2014)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Award of Merit
Accolade Global Film Competition (2014)
San Diego, California, USA
Official Selection
Shockfest Film Festival of Hollywood (2011)
Hollywood, California, USA
Official Selection
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival (2011)
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Official Selection
Out of Africa International Film Festival (2018)
Nairobi, Kenya
Best Music Video | 2nd Place
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (2018)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Official Selection
Montréal International Black Film Festival (2018)
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Best Music Video
Ocktober Film Festival (2018)
New York, New York, USA
Nomination: Video of the Year
Georgia Music Awards (2015)
Georgia, USA
Official Selection
Ocktober Film Festival (2015)
New York, New York, USA
Official Selection
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (2015)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Best Metal Music Video
Indie Gathering Film Festival (2014)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Official Selection
New York Hell's Kitchen Film Festival (2011)
New York, New York, USA
Best Music Video
SharpCuts International Film and Music Festival (2011)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Best Alternative Music Video
Indie Gathering Film Festival (2007)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA