About Alex Mechanik
Born 1986. Alex Mechanik is an American film editor.
Alex Mechanik (born October 18, 1986) is an American filmmaker. For his work on the Todd Haynes drama May December, he was nominated alongside his wife Samy Burch at the 96th Academy Awards.
Early life Mechanik was raised in Tampa, Florida. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2009.
Career After graduating from college, Mechanik worked as a production assistant on reality television programs such as The Apprentice. He served on the casting department for features such as Allegiant and Ant-Man, where he is credited as Woody Mechanik. Best Narrative Short
Indiana Film Journalists Association Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay
Golden Orange
Columbus Film Critics Association Best Original Screenplay
Online Association of Female Film Critics Best Original Screenplay
Austin Film Critics Association Best Original Screenplay
North Dakota Film Society Best Screenplay
Portland Critics Association Best Screenplay
Independent Spirit Awards Best First Screenplay
Academy Awards Best Original Screenplay
Writers Guild of America Awards Best Original Screenplay
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Who is Alex Mechanik?
American film editor, director and screenwriter
When was Alex Mechanik born?
Alex Mechanik was born on 18 October 1986.
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Alex Mechanik is a film editor.
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Alex Mechanik is American.
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