about

Alex Cooper is a bilingual commercial comedy director working between London and Mexico City,
directing campaigns across the UK, US, Canada and Europe.

Aka like Ryan Reynolds without the jawline.

Alex Cooper. Today’s go-to commercial comedy director.

Based between Mexico City and London, Alex directs comedy commercials around the world in both English and Spanish.

His work includes campaigns for brands across the US, Canada and Europe including Netflix, Meta, Toyota, EA Games, Audible, Sky, CeraVe and Experian.

His experience as a scriptwriter, actor and circuit comedian gives him a unique directing style, combining an impeccable eye for comedy with a strongly cinematic visual aesthetic.

Awards and Recognition:
Alex’s commercial comedy films not only do well on social, but win awards for their effectiveness.

Commercial
2x AdWeek’s Ad of the Week
1x Ad of the Day
CreativePool People’s Choice Award 2024
2x PR Week awards 2024
Bronze, Silver & People’s Choice - The Drum Awards 2024
YunoJuno Freelance Creative of the Year
2x 5* & 2x 4* David Reviews
2x Finalist, Chip Shop Awards

Film Industry
Alex’s comedy films continue to make waves across Film & TV too, screening at BAFTA, the BFI and at BAFTA-qualifying film festivals.
They’ve appeared on BBC TV, BBC Radio, trended on Reddit and have been picked up by Global TV news outlets.

2x Vimeo Staff Picks
Winner, Best Comedy Noosa Int’l Film Festival
Finalist, Best Comedy Bolton Int’l Film Festival
Finalist, Hollywood Just4Shorts Film & Screenplay Competition
Finalist, Blue Cat Short Film Festival
Winner. Hollywood Just4Shorts Film & Screenplay Competition
Finalist, FILMSshort Online Film Festival
Finalist, Noosa Int'l Film Festival

He’s also directed Ryan Reynolds which he still bangs on about.