Alexxiss was spotlighted on Amy Poehler's Smart Girls in March 2018. Also in 2018, she was invited to speak publicly at TERMINUS Conference + Festival, where she presented a seminar entitled "Cinematography: Crafting a Look with Lenses and Filters", that was very well received. She has appeared on panels such as "Women Behind the Scenes" at the 2019 Atlanta Cine Gear Expo. She has spoken on several other panels, podcasts, radio interviews, etc.: not only about cinematography, but also what it's like to be a woman of color in the film industry.
Though her focus is cinematography, she occasionally directs music videos as well.
Alexxiss S. Jackson
Alexxiss Jackson is a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 15 years of experience in the industry, as well as an Adjunct Cinematography Professor at Spelman College. She is a member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), Sporas, and the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC).
She has served as Director of Photography on numerous pieces, ranging from narrative films, commercials, branded content, TV show segments, music videos, and more; she has lensed for entities such as Kroger. Her work has been recognized at least 20 times by a number of international bodies, including film festivals across the United States, Canada, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK.
She holds a dual degree in Film/Video Studies and English from the University of Michigan. She also completed the Summer Film Program at the University of Southern California.
Nomination: Best Cinematography
L'hospitalet de Llobregat International Film Festival (2021)
Barcelona, Spain
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
Award of Merit: Individual Achievement in Cinematography
Southern Shorts Awards (2019)
Roswell, Georgia, 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