University of North Carolina School of the Arts, MFA
Salem College
Alex Avril Klein is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication who teaches both filmmaking and media studies. She is the founder of the Rebel Grrrl Film School, a grant-funded initiative offering a digital curriculum designed to empower female-identifying teens with media literacy and filmmaking skills, while emphasizing the significance of representation in media.
With a diverse portfolio that includes music videos, commercials, unscripted content, short films, and independent feature-length films, Alex has garnered extensive experience in the industry. Her directorial debut, Journey to Salem, is currently available for streaming on PBS. She recently worked as the Associate Producer for the unscripted TV series 50/50 Flip Season 2, which broadcast on A&E and is now streaming on Hulu. Alex’s professional interests encompass both narrative and documentary filmmaking, as well as film studies.