Alexis Vail

Alexis Vail is an accomplished film industry professional currently serving as an Assistant Director at the Directors Guild of America since August 2019 and a Crew Chief at the Sundance Institute since May 2018. With extensive experience as a writer, director, and producer for short films such as "As Shadows" and "Lambing," Alexis has also worked in various freelance roles including 2nd Assistant Director and Programmer at Slamdance since September 2023. Previous roles include Programming Assistant at the Women & Fashion Film Festival and key production assistant on notable feature films like "Love After Love" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Alexis's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and Graphic Design from Wheaton College Massachusetts, alongside further studies at Burren College of Art and SACI Florence.