Hi, I'm Scott Alexander, a Sydney-based film and television executive with 25+ years of experience across studio acquisitions, international production, IP development, and transmedia monetization. I’ve led teams across Australia, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong, always focusing on how great ideas become financially viable and globally marketed IP. Throughout my career, I’ve merged creative development with risk management and capital strategy to maximize returns on cross-border productions. From leading a tri‑media company to guiding acquisitions at MGM/UA, I’ve built partnerships, packaged IP, and developed multi‑platform revenue models that align storytelling with audience demand and investor expectations.…

Scott Alexander

Hi, I'm Scott Alexander, a Sydney-based film and television executive with 25+ years of experience across studio acquisitions, international production, IP development, and transmedia monetization. I’ve led teams across Australia, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong, always focusing on how great ideas become financially viable and globally marketed IP. Throughout my career, I’ve merged creative development with risk management and capital strategy to maximize returns on cross-border productions. From leading a tri‑media company to guiding acquisitions at MGM/UA, I’ve built partnerships, packaged IP, and developed multi‑platform revenue models that align storytelling with audience demand and investor expectations.…

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Hi, I’m Scott Alexander, a Sydney-based film and television executive with 25+ years of experience across studio acquisitions, international production, IP development, and transmedia monetization. I’ve led teams across Australia, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong, always focusing on how great ideas become financially viable and globally marketed IP.

Throughout my career, I’ve merged creative development with risk management and capital strategy to maximize returns on cross-border productions. From leading a tri‑media company to guiding acquisitions at MGM/UA, I’ve built partnerships, packaged IP, and developed multi‑platform revenue models that align storytelling with audience demand and investor expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer at Striking Horse Films
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2023
Founded and led a tri-media production entity operating across Australia, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong. I structured integrated development-to-distribution strategies, built cross-territory production relationships, and led slate development and IP packaging initiatives. I implemented diversified revenue models including merchandising, managed budgeting and capital strategy, and oversaw corporate governance and risk management to maximize IP returns across film, mobile, and social platforms.
Acquisitions Executive at MGM / United Artists
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Evaluated feature scripts and literary properties for acquisition; conducted rights assessments, options, and copyright clearance analysis; provided commercial viability reports to senior studio leadership.
Director / Producer at Dark Horse Pictures Pty Ltd
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2013
Managed full-cycle production operations; Delivered commercially driven screen content; oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and compliance.
Production Manager at Cannon Television / Texas Pacific Group
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Financial monitoring and expenditure control; Second Unit oversight; Crew logistics and compliance management.

Education

Associate of Arts – Motion Picture Production at UCLA & Conservatory of Motion Pictures (Dallas, Texas)
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration at University of New England (Australia)
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Qualifications

Scholarship Recipient – UCLA Motion Picture Production
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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