Alex R. Johnson
Alex R. Johnson is a screenwriter and director. His feature film TWO STEP premiered to critical acclaim at SXSW in 2014 and went on to become a New York Times Critic’s Pick, as well as remaining 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
His screenplay NORTHEAST KINGDOM was selected for the 2016 Black List. It was acquired by Paramount Pictures for Platinum Dunes to produce, with Johnson attached to direct.
He’s written screenplays for Pascal Pictures, Ace Entertainment, Columbia Studios, and others.
He’s currently finishing work on his first novel, as well as developing a true-crime TV project with Exurbia Creative.
He lives and works in Austin, Texas.
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