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Alexander Yellen Biography

Birth Name:Alexander Yellen

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Cinematographer, Camera department, Assistant director, Director, Producer, Actor

Fast Facts

Graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Film in 2003
Became interested in photography during his childhood and ran a photography business out of his basement during high school
Got his start as a camera operator on the documentary series "Biker Build-Off" in 2004
Quote: "I watch a lot of movies․․․I have always felt that the more material I have to call on, the greater my range in terms of looks, styles, and types of directors with whom to relate based on reference material we have in common․"
Best known as a cinematographer who has worked on several monster and disaster films for the SyFy channel, including "Mega Shark vs․ Giant Octopus․"
In addition to his work as a cinematographer, he has also produced and directed the short film "Miles to Go" and directed the TV movies "Finders Keepers" and "Battledogs․"