Alastair Fairbanks is a human; for the most part. He’s also an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer and all around filmmaker. He likes to travel, observe and tell jokes. A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, he has long been passionate about film making and storytelling. He has shot countless video and film projects and his work has received acclaim from festivals, mentors, and peers. Raised in the United States, Italy, and Mexico by an American father and German mother, he is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and German. Alastair also lived in Taiwan for a few years where he learned a decent amount of Mandarin. He has worked for numerous design studios and production companies, but now pursues independent and commercial film projects as a freelance filmmaker. He is always interested in new projects and opportunities for collaboration, so don’t hesitate to drop him a line.
FILMOGRAPHY and AWARDS
| “Naked and Afraid” – Discovery Channel (6 Seasons) (CamOp/AC/Drone Op) | 2019-Present |
| · The most real reality show filmed in the world’s harshest conditions. · Locations include Colombia, The Philippines, South Africa and Panama. | |
| “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” – Discovery Channel (2 Seasons) (Lead AC) | 2022-Present |
| · Number 1 show on Discovery Channel | |
| “Naked and Afraid: XL” – Discovery Channel (2 Seasons) (Lead AC) | 2023-Present |
| · Naked and Afraid’s second-largest franchise. | |
| “Conversion of the Atheist” – Horror Short (Cinematographer) | Mar. 2024 |
| · Winner of Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay at NJ Horror Con · Official Selection: Big Apple Film Festival, Jersey Devil Film Festival, Rutherford Film Festival | |
| “Glitter Ball” – HBO Documentary (CamOp) | Oct. 2023 |
| · Murder mystery documentary. | |
| “Private Languages” – Narrative Short Film (Cinematographer) | 2023 |
| · Experimental Short Film | |
| “Swan Way” – Narrative Feature Film (Cinematographer) | 2020 |
| · Filmed on location in NYC. | |
| “Small Town Throw Down” – Discovery Channel (Pilot) (CamOp) | |
| · Discovery Channel travel show. | |
| “Merits Mobility” – Product Videos (56 episodes) (Writer/Director/Camera) | 2017-2020 |
| · World’s largest supplier of medical mobility products. | |
| “Star Atlas” – Product Videos (6 episodes) (Writer/Director/Camera) | Mar. 2016 |
| · Industrial baking products. | |
| “SHE” – Short Film (Writer/Director/Camera) | Nov. 2015 |
| · Sci-Fi short film spanning three continents. | |
| “Aropec Compression” – Commercial (Writer/Director/Camera) | Sep. 2015 |
| · Action Sportswear Brand Advertisement | |
| “Token’s The Stache” – YouTube Series (12 episodes) (Writer/Director/Camera) | 2015 |
| · Educational cycling video series mixing knowledge with humor. | |
| “Night Rider” – Commercial (Director/Cinematographer/Editor) | Jan. 2014 |
| · Ad for Token Cycling | |
| “Hess Singapore Camp” – Documentary (Director/Cinematographer/Editor) | Aug. 2013 |
| · Documented an English Language immersion camp in Singapore | |
| “A Reason to Sing” – Musical Film (Cinematographer) | Nov. 2013 |
| · Original Three-Part Musical YouTube Film. | |
| “Taichung Picture Frames” – HD Short (Director/Cinematographer) | Oct. 2013 |
| · Taichung International Short Film Festival (2nd Place) | |
| “I Love Taiwan” – Viral Video (Cinematographer/Editor) | April 2012 |
| · Half a million views in the first week. · Started a country-wide movement. | |
| “Los Angeles to Taiwan” – HD Short (Director/Cinematographer) | Nov. 2010 |
| · Winner: Hakuna Matata RSi Video Contest | |
| “Across the Pond” – HD Short (Director) | Nov. 2010 |
| · Winner: “Best Drama” Campus Movie Fest, USC, Los Angeles, CA | |
| “Little Spoon” – HD Short; USC Thesis (Co-Cinematographer) | May. 2010 |
| · Starring Gina Rodriguez (Deepwater Horizon), Zoe Myers, Susan Graham | |
| “A Reason to Sing” – HD Short (Cinematographer) | Feb. 2010 |
| · Original Musical Short Film. | |
| “Prosopagnosia” – 16mm USC Film (Writer/Director) | Nov. 2009 |
| · Barnet Kellman’s Film Intro Class. | |
| “The Route” – HD Short (Co-Director and Cinematographer) | Oct. 2009 |
| · Winner: “Best Picture” Campus Movie Fest, USC, Los Angeles, CA | |
| “Famished!” – Experimental short film (Cinematographer) | Jun. 2009 |
| · Finalist in Merillat Good Life Video Competition | |
| “Carwash” – HD Short Film (Director) | Feb. 2009 |
| · Winner: “Best Cinematography” Ed Wood Film Festival 2009 | |
| “Darkstorm” – HD Short (Cinematographer) | Jan. 2009 |
| · Southern California Business Film Festival 2009 (Best Picture – 2nd Place) · Starring Zach McGowan (Black Sails), William A. Majors, Ken Gamble | |
| “In Pages Past” – HD Short (Co-Directed) | Oct. 2008 |
| · Screened at 2008 Campus Movie Fest Western Grand Finale | |
| “Layover” – HD Short Film (Cinematographer) | Jan. 2008 |
| · Southern California Business Film Festival 2008 (Best Picture – 1st Place) | |
| “Spiced Up” – DV Short Film (Director) | Oct. 2007 |
| · Winner: “Best Comedy” Campus Movie Fest, USC, Los Angeles, CA | |
| · Winner: “Best Special Effects” Campus Movie Fest, Los Angeles Region | |
| “Internal Conflict” – DV Short Film (Director) | Oct. 2005 |
| · Drama Hot Shops Film Festival in Omaha, Nebraska (2nd Place) |