Alex Cantatore is a mission-driven filmmaker committed to environmental, social and spiritual well-being.

He believes in a human-first and intersectional approach to filmmaking, and his immersive emotional style reflects his commitment as a lifelong student in the art of listening.

DOCUMENTARY

His 2021 short documentary “Kumu Niu” won the 2022 award for Best Environmental Short Film at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival, the Jackson Wild Media Award for Best Human Planet - Short Form and has been broadcast nationally on PBS. Alex has done extensive documentary film and video work for NGOs to promote forest conservation, sustainable building and investment in youth as the future stewards of our planet.  

FICTION

Alex’s narrative work combines his thoughtful, artistic visual style with down-to-earth humor drawn from decade-long study of improv comedy. His 2024 short film “Woven” about an indigenous weaver confronted with the harsh realities of urban living in Honolulu played in festivals from Hawai‘i, to Nepal, to Japan and Finland. His 2025 comedy “Welcome Home” took home awards at the 24 Hour Film Race in Atlanta, GA.

BRANDED

Whether it’s running a 30-person crew on a stage or one-man-banding it through the jungle, Alex brings over a decade of experience to your branded storytelling. His conservation-focused work for the U.S. Forest Service has played before the United Nations, and he has produced video for international brands like B.E.T. Network, Corel, and Rush Cycle.