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 |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner | Fisher Stevens |
| Children | 2 |
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.
Biography
Bloom was born in Johannesburg to a Jewish father and a German mother, and was raised Jewish.23 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 2001.14 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 |
Awards and nominations
References
References
- Joseph, Anne (11 December 2024). "The Bibi Files — is this the movie that will take down Netanyahu?". The Times. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Goodfellow, Melanie (6 September 2024). "Goodfellas Boards Sales On Benjamin Netanyahu Exposé 'The Bibi Files' – Toronto". Deadline. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Schleier, Curt (12 December 2024). "'The Bibi Files'". New Jersey Jewish News. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Kekauoha, Alex (23 June 2016). "J-School Alum Alexis Bloom's HBO Documentary Screens at Cannes". UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Poland, David (1 December 2018). DP/30: Divide & Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes, Alexis Bloom. DP/30. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024 – via YouTube.
- Kilday, Gregg (7 January 2017). "'Bright Lights: Starring Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher': The Story Behind the HBO Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Welk, Brian (14 September 2020). "Nazi Hunter Documentary 'The Klarsfelds' From Alexis Bloom Nabbed by Bleecker Street". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Grobar, Matt (25 June 2017). "'Bright Lights' Directors Alexis Bloom & Fisher Stevens On Two Hollywood Icons Who Never Stopped Performing". Deadline. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Carey, Matthew (15 August 2019). "Director Alexis Bloom On 'Divide And Conquer,' Her Emmy-Nominated Doc On Roger Ailes: "I Tried Not To Be Too Partisan"". Deadline. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Green, Eric (4 September 2024). "Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Directors Interview". Immersive Media Company. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Morfoot, Addie (2 September 2024). "Alexis Bloom Doc Featuring Never-Before-Seen Police Interrogation Footage of Benjamin Netanyahu to Screen at TIFF (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Sierra, Gabrielle (5 January 2010). "FELA! Featured In PBS' 'Soundtracks', Broadcast 1/25". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Montpelier, Rachel (12 November 2018). "Trailer Watch: Alexis Bloom Details Roger Ailes' History of Harassment in "Divide & Conquer"". Women and Hollywood. Archived from the original on 15 November 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Erbland, Kate (12 January 2018). "2018 Cinema Eye Honors Bet On New Generation of Filmmakers, As Yance Ford's 'Strong Island' Makes History". IndieWire. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Lewis, Hilary (11 October 2018). "Hamptons Film Fest: 'Hate U Give,' Roger Ailes Doc Among Award Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Grossman, Emily (8 October 2018). "Hamptons Int'l Film Festival 2018 Boosts Foreign Contenders 'All Good,' 'Border'". Backstage. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Bryan, Max (17 October 2016). "Social issues dominate top films at festival". Hot Springs Sentinel-Record. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- Morfoot, Addie (14 June 2017). "Emmy in Reach for Docs That Ran in the Oscar Race". Variety. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Washington, Arlene; Chuba, Kirsten; Idasetima, Courtney; Nordyke, Kimberly (9 September 2017). "Creative Arts Emmys 2017: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Carras, Christi; Nordyke, Kimberly (14 September 2019). "Creative Arts Emmys: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- Nordyke, Kimberly; Block, Alex Ben (19 January 2014). "PGA Awards: 'Gravity,' '12 Years a Slave' Win Guild's Top Prize in Unprecedented Tie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 April 2025.