Alexis Bloom
South African director and producer (born 1974 or 1975)
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Alexis Bloom (born 1974 or 1975) is a South African documentary film director and producer. Her works include Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016), Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018), and The Bibi Files (2024). She has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Film director
- producer
Alexis Bloom | |
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Bloom in 2024 | |
| Born | 1974 or 1975 (age 50–51)[1] Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Education | UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner | Fisher Stevens |
| Children | 2 |
Biography
Bloom was born in Johannesburg to a Jewish father and a German mother, and was raised Jewish.[2][3] She moved to England in 1988. In 1999, she moved to the United States to attend the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, from which she graduated in 2001.[1][4] She began her career editing for Frontline.[5]
She is in a relationship with Fisher Stevens, with whom she has two children.[6] As of 2024, she is based in Brooklyn.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks | No | Yes | [7] |
| 2016 | Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds | Yes | Yes | [8] |
| 2018 | Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes | Yes | Yes | [9] |
| 2023 | Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg | Yes | Yes | [10] |
| 2024 | The Bibi Files | Yes | Yes | [11] |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2007 | Frontline/World | No | Yes | Also key correspondent; 10 episodes | [4] |
| 2010 | Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders | No | No | Self; reporter | [12] |
| 2011 | Nova ScienceNow | Yes | Yes | 2 episodes | [13] |
