Alexander Prater
Directing
Alexander Prater is a versatile, award-winning filmmaker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with expertise spanning acting, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. He is the founder of Obscure Film Company, through which he produces a variety of independent films. Prater's notable works include "The Script" (2025), "Safety Patrol" (2022), and "Check-In" (2026). His storytelling is influenced by his appreciation for the concept of absurdity, a theme he often explores in his projects. With a passion for filmmaking and a desire to create engaging stories, Prater continues to expand his body of work and contribute to the independent film scene.
Known for
Directing9
movieCheck-In
2026
Director
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
Director
movieSafety Patrol
2022
Director
movieThe Final Frontier
2018
Director
movieThe Deal
2018
Director
movieThe Last Director
2017
Director
Acting11
movieCheck-In
2026
Alex The Poet
movieBad Haircut
2025
PARTY EXTRA
movieOperation: Pomme De Terre
2025
Secret Agent
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
The Writer
moviePeppers
2022
Alex
movieSafety Patrol
2022
Hazmat
movieThe Final Frontier
2018
Alex/J.J. Abrams/Deadpool/Creator
movieThe Deal
2018
Alex/J.J. Abrams
movieThe Last Director
2017
Alex/J.J. Abrams/Colin Trevorrow
Editing9
Writing9
Production8
movieCheck-In
2026
Executive Producer
movieGhost Buddies: The Gathering
2026
Executive Producer
movieOperation: Pomme De Terre
2025
Executive Producer
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
Executive Producer
movieGhost Buddies: Special Edition
2020
Executive Producer
movieThe Final Frontier
2018
Producer, Casting
movieThe Deal
2018
Producer, Casting Director
movieThe Last Director
2017
Producer, Casting
Crew6
movieCheck-In
2026
Cinematography, Drone Operator
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
Cinematography
movieGhost Buddies: Special Edition
2020
Cinematography
movieThe Final Frontier
2018
Cinematography
movieThe Deal
2018
Cinematography
movieThe Last Director
2017
Cinematography
Costume & Make-Up4
movieGhost Buddies: Special Edition
2020
Costume Design
movieThe Final Frontier
2018
Costume Designer
movieThe Deal
2018
Costume Designer
movieThe Last Director
2017
Costume Designer
Sound4
movieCheck-In
2026
Sound
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
Sound, Music Editor
Camera3
movieCheck-In
2026
Drone Cinematographer, Drone Pilot
movieThe Final Frontier
2018
Assistant Camera
movieThe Last Director
2017
Camera Operator
Lighting3
movieCheck-In
2026
Lighting Supervisor
movieOperation: Pomme De Terre
2025
Lighting Technician
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
Lighting Technician
Art1
moviethe SCRIPT
2025
Set Decoration