Alexis Bloom

Alexis Bloom
Photo of Alexis Bloom at the European Parliament 2026
Bloom in 2026
Born
Alexis Bloom

1974 or 1975 (age 50–51)
Johannesburg, South Africa
EducationUC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
Years active2001–present
PartnerFisher Stevens
Children2

Alexis Bloom (born 1974 or 1975) is a South African documentary film director and producer. Her works include Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016), Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018), and The Bibi Files (2024). She has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Biography

Bloom was born in Johannesburg to a Jewish father and a German mother, and was raised Jewish. She moved to England in 1988. In 1999, she moved to the United States to attend the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, from which she graduated in 2001. She began her career editing for Frontline.

She is in a relationship with Fisher Stevens, with whom she has two children. As of 2024, she is based in Brooklyn.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Producer Ref.
2013 We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks No Yes
2016 Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Yes Yes
2018 Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes Yes Yes
2023 Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Yes Yes
2024 The Bibi Files Yes Yes

Television

Year Title Director Producer Notes Ref.
2002–2007 Frontline/World No Yes Also key correspondent; 10 episodes
2010 Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders No No Self; reporter
2011 Nova ScienceNow Yes Yes 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Camden International Film Festival 2018 Best Documentary Feature Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes Nominated
Cannes Film Festival 2016 L'Œil d'or Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Nominated
2023 Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Nominated
Cinema Eye Honors 2018 Outstanding Achievement in Broadcast Nonfiction Filmmaking Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Nominated
Cinema for Peace Awards 2025 Political Film of the Year The Bibi Files Won
Docville 2019 ConScience Award Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes Nominated
Hamptons International Film Festival 2018 Best Documentary Feature Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes Won
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2016 Audience Award Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Won
International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights 2025 Vision for Human Rights Award The Bibi Files Nominated
News and Documentary Emmy Awards 2025 Outstanding Research: Documentary The Bibi Files Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards 2017 Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program Nominated
2019 Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes Nominated
Producers Guild of America Awards 2014 Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 Joseph, Anne (11 December 2024). "The Bibi Files — is this the movie that will take down Netanyahu?". The Times. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (6 September 2024). "Goodfellas Boards Sales On Benjamin Netanyahu Exposé 'The Bibi Files' – Toronto". Deadline. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Schleier, Curt (12 December 2024). "'The Bibi Files'". New Jersey Jewish News. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 Kekauoha, Alex (23 June 2016). "J-School Alum Alexis Bloom's HBO Documentary Screens at Cannes". UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Poland, David (1 December 2018). DP/30: Divide & Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes, Alexis Bloom. DP/30. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑ Kilday, Gregg (7 January 2017). "'Bright Lights: Starring Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher': The Story Behind the HBO Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  7. ↑ Welk, Brian (14 September 2020). "Nazi Hunter Documentary 'The Klarsfelds' From Alexis Bloom Nabbed by Bleecker Street". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  8. ↑ Grobar, Matt (25 June 2017). "'Bright Lights' Directors Alexis Bloom & Fisher Stevens On Two Hollywood Icons Who Never Stopped Performing". Deadline. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  9. ↑ Carey, Matthew (15 August 2019). "Director Alexis Bloom On 'Divide And Conquer,' Her Emmy-Nominated Doc On Roger Ailes: "I Tried Not To Be Too Partisan"". Deadline. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  10. ↑ Green, Eric (4 September 2024). "Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Directors Interview". Immersive Media Company. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Morfoot, Addie (2 September 2024). "Alexis Bloom Doc Featuring Never-Before-Seen Police Interrogation Footage of Benjamin Netanyahu to Screen at TIFF (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  12. ↑ Sierra, Gabrielle (5 January 2010). "FELA! Featured In PBS' 'Soundtracks', Broadcast 1/25". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  13. ↑ Montpelier, Rachel (12 November 2018). "Trailer Watch: Alexis Bloom Details Roger Ailes' History of Harassment in "Divide & Conquer"". Women and Hollywood. Archived from the original on 15 November 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  14. ↑ Erbland, Kate (12 January 2018). "2018 Cinema Eye Honors Bet On New Generation of Filmmakers, As Yance Ford's 'Strong Island' Makes History". IndieWire. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  15. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (11 October 2018). "Hamptons Film Fest: 'Hate U Give,' Roger Ailes Doc Among Award Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  16. ↑ Grossman, Emily (8 October 2018). "Hamptons Int'l Film Festival 2018 Boosts Foreign Contenders 'All Good,' 'Border'". Backstage. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  17. ↑ Bryan, Max (17 October 2016). "Social issues dominate top films at festival". Hot Springs Sentinel-Record. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  18. ↑ Morfoot, Addie (14 June 2017). "Emmy in Reach for Docs That Ran in the Oscar Race". Variety. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  19. ↑ Washington, Arlene; Chuba, Kirsten; Idasetima, Courtney; Nordyke, Kimberly (9 September 2017). "Creative Arts Emmys 2017: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  20. ↑ Carras, Christi; Nordyke, Kimberly (14 September 2019). "Creative Arts Emmys: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  21. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly; Block, Alex Ben (19 January 2014). "PGA Awards: 'Gravity,' '12 Years a Slave' Win Guild's Top Prize in Unprecedented Tie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 April 2025.