Alek Abate
Directing
Biography
Alek Abate is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn and originally from Jacksonville, Florida. He holds an MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University and a BA in Philosophy from Dartmouth College. His directing work has received support from Indian Paintbrush. Prior to pursuing filmmaking, he worked as a middle school English teacher, community organizer, legal policy analyst, and vegan activist.
Known For
Ivan has spent most of his life solving problems by force, but an unbreakable egg might finally teach him about love.
The Gangster & The Egg
A pretentious record store clerk must defend her music taste after a finance bro tries to purchase a rare used record.
Silent Introduction
Fighting the delirium of early sobriety, a Florida teenager dodges his probation officer in an effort to get high one last time.
All Day Is a Long Time
Troubled by his stutter, a young performer will do whatever it takes to deflect responsibility for his voice, even if it means renouncing his dream.