Alex MacKenzie, a renowned media artist, is based in Vancouver, where he meticulously crafts his art using 16mm analog film equipment and hand-processed imagery. His creative endeavors span a range of mediums, including expanded cinema, light projection installations, and projector performances, which have garnered international recognition.
His remarkable work has been showcased at esteemed festivals and art spaces worldwide, including the prestigious Rotterdam International Film Festival, the EXiS Experimental Film Festival in Seoul, Lightcone in Paris, and Kino Arsenal in Berlin, to name a few.
Alex has also made significant contributions to the art world as the founder and curator of several notable institutions. These include the Edison Electric Gallery of Moving Images, the Blinding Light!! Cinema, and the Vancouver Underground Film Festival, all of which have played a vital role in promoting and showcasing innovative and avant-garde cinema.