David Alexander is an award-winning producer, writer and director who originates and produces original films, series and branded entertainment. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, he has spent more than 14 years developing and producing film, television, documentary, commercial and experiential work for agencies, brands, production companies and independent studios, including Mercedes-Benz, Cash App, HBO, Vice Media, Champion, Kerrygold, MARS Food, Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve.

As founder of Dark Monarch Films, David produced the award-winning short film Where The Shadows Wait. The film has screened at more than 60 film festivals worldwide and earned over 40 awards. The project further established David’s commitment to developing elevated genre storytelling and filmmaker-driven original IP. He is also preparing the upcoming release of Magnetic Drive, a Chicago-set vertical series that further expands his work in original scripted storytelling and independent production. David is currently developing a slate of original projects, including the feature thriller Children of The White City and the TV series Zeroed. His work is driven by a passion for character-focused storytelling, strategic project development, and building productions that connect creative ambition with practical execution.

Today, David continues to work with brands, agencies, filmmakers, and studios while developing a growing slate of original narrative projects through Dark Monarch Films.

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