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Alex Buono is an American director and producer, best known for his work on the series Documentary Now! for IFC and the series Russian Doll for Netflix.[1]
Career
[edit]Alex began his career at Saturday Night Live, where he worked in the SNL Film Unit making short films, music videos and commercial parodies. In 2015, Alex began directing and producing the mockumentary series Documentary Now! for executive producer Lorne Michaels, alongside his fellow SNL-alums Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, Rhys Thomas, and John Mulaney. He has directed or co-directed every episode of the show’s four seasons, earning a Peabody Award nomination[2] and three Emmy nominations[3], including Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series for the episode “Waiting for the Artist”, starring Cate Blanchett.[4]
Alex directed and executive produced two seasons of the crime-comedy series Based on a True Story, for Peacock[5], starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. He also directed and executive produced the Netflix series Russian Doll (Season 2), working alongside creator, director and star Natasha Lyonne. Alex has directed episodes of Hulu’s sci-fi/action/comedy series Future Man,[6] starring Seth Rogen and Josh Hutcherson, and Comedy Central’s Detroiters, starring Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson.
Alex was the writer and producer of Bigger Stronger Faster*[7], a sport documentary that premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. In 2003, Alex received an Oscar-nomination for the live-action short film Johnny Flynton, which he produced and also shot. Alex was also the producer and cinematographer of Green Street Hooligans, which won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2005 SXSW Film Festival.[8]
Alex has directed commercial campaigns for clients including Coca Cola, Verizon and e.l.f. Cosmetics, garnering awards including a Clio[9], D&AD Pencil[10] and Cannes Lion[11].
References
[edit]- ^ Seitz, Matt Zoller (2019-03-28). "The Ingeniously Nerdy Filmmaking Secrets of Documentary Now!". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Documentary Now!". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Noble, Matt (2023-06-17). "Alex Buono and Rhys Thomas ('Documentary Now!' showrunners): 'I'm hoping there is room for a pretty silly absurdist comedy' [Exclusive Video Interview]'". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Alex Buono". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2022-10-26). "Alex Buono To Direct Peacock Pilot 'Based On A True Story'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Buono, Alexander (2020-04-03), Haven Is for Real, Future Man, Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe, Derek Wilson, retrieved 2024-12-10
- ^ Shawn Levy, The Oregonian (2008-06-21). "Saturday Extra: Alex Buono of "Bigger, Stronger, Faster*"". oregonlive. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Indiewire (2005-07-11). "SXSW Winner "Hooligans" Picked up by New Outfit, Odd Lot". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Christmas Always Finds Its Way: Christmas Always Find Its Way - The Clios". Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "e.l.f. Cosmetics: Cosmetic Criminals | D&AD Awards 2024 Pencil Winner | Scripted Long Form | D&AD". www.dandad.org. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Entertainment Lions: Cannes 2023 Decoded". creative.salon. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
External Links
[edit]- Alex Buono at IMDB