Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexandra Johnson.
Hi Alexandra, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My name is Alexandra Johnson, and I’m an aspiring actress and filmmaker based in Dallas. Growing up, my family moved nearly every two years — by the time I reached high school, I had lived in more places than I could count. My two older brothers, my younger sister, and I were each other’s best friends. One day, we were gifted an old used camera, and from that moment on, we spent every weekend making our own movies — building sets, creating costumes, telling stories. Our mom, who always supported our creativity, would stay up late editing our films on a laptop her job gave to her. That’s where my love for film began. Over the years, my brothers and I wrote poetry, books, scripts — but film has always been where my heart is. I used to paint like my little sister (though she’s much better than I am), but nothing compares to the thrill of acting and collaborating with others to bring something to life on screen.
After a period where life felt like it was at a standstill due to some things that happened in my personal life, I had a moment where I told myself: no one is going to show up and offer me the role or film I’ve always dreamed of — I had to create it myself. With the help of some incredible friends, I directed and wrote my first horror short in one day. That experience led to The Archaeologist, a father-daughter sci-fi proof of concept I made with a producer friend. It was a turning point. I knew I could do this. I had two scripts I had written years ago, and in conversations with my older brother, we talked about how modern storytelling often leans into morally grey characters and villain origin stories — but we longed for something simple: a story where good defeats evil. Something hopeful. I wrote a proof of concept inspired by the 80s fantasy films our mom introduced us to — Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, The NeverEnding Story. It’s a love letter to that era, but really to my mom, who gave us the gift of imagination and wonder. She gave us those long nights growing up talking about Lord of the Rings and fairytales.
For a while, I sat on the script. Then I realized — no one was going to make it for me. So I started crowdfunding on my own, and the outpouring of support has been overwhelming. Even when people couldn’t donate financially, they offered their time and talents. That’s the beauty of working in DFW — people are generous, open, and passionate. Thanks to them, we’re filming this September, alongside another sci-fi alien epic I’m developing. My hope is to complete both by the end of the year and kick off 2026 with a huge premiere of both films! A sort of DFW Filmmaking Mixer! I love what I do, everyday i wake up so grateful that my dream came true-not to be a famous actress but just to get to do what I spent my childhood doing- making films. Sometimes you really don’t need fancy equipment or a big budget to make something great — just a good story, the right heart, and the courage to start!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Life will give you every obstacle imaginable. If it’s not a lack of trust in yourself or funds, there will be unexpected moments that will hit you and knock you down. I spent the last three years waking up saying, “today will be the day I get headshots”, or “today will be the day I write that script”. And everytime, something came up. Whether it was a family emergency, or helping my sister out of a dangerous situation. If it wasnt a phsycial obstacle, I would face the challenge of listenign to that voice in my head telling me: “this is cringe. youre so stupid for thinking anyone would want to watch this”
Let them think it’s cringe.
Life will hit you. But its about getting back up. I reached a point where I let myself stop. I told myself to find peace first. And now, I can feel myelf waking up from this long sleep and I am so ready to create and pick up where I left off!
You will know in your heart when something is right. So if those obstacles and challegnes are hitting you. Give yourself some grace and some time. You will get through it. You will push through. And there will be a light at the end of it.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am so proud of the film work I have gotten to be apart of with my friends who work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!
Truitt Glover, Richie Hidalgo, Michael Hill, are just some of the many names of filmmakers who I got to work with and I am SO proud of the work we did!
The Promise by Truitt Glover is a film I got to star in and is making the rounds in the film festival world! MicHillEntertainment is currently working on season 2 of an 80’s sci-fi series they are creating that I got to be in. And my best friend, Richie Hidalgo is currently starting production on 2 short films he wrote that I am VERY excited about!
And as I mentioned before, this September I am starting production on Beneath the Crystal Kingdom, an epic dark fantasy proof of concept that I plan to enter into festivals once finished. Here is a short promo clip for it! https://youtu.be/E6TKOWZzisg?si=UxpXvi2egRj7WZRz
As well as a film titled, Forbidden Frequencies, it is the story of a young woman setting out to save her brother in a distopian future.
My most recent project I completed was the Archealogist, which is on YouTube now! A young woman sets out to prove that her missing father’s crazed theories are true and possibly save his life.
you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/ZD7oInrfyDc?si=NVtfy0_rD9ObBOtq
What were you like growing up?
I was so shy growing up. I remember I was terrified to do theater. I actually refused to do it for a long time. I have many memories of being forced to be in our school play, and afterwards the kids in my class would look at me and say, “I DIDNT EVEN KNOW YOU COULD TALK”
At home, it was a different story. I was very loud, very competetive. I come from a very close family, there’s no privacy, no secrets, but alot of love.
I have so many memories of my siblings and I pretending to be gladiators and fighting to the “death”.
I would sit up in my room and read Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales, I kept a binder of sketches and ideas I dreamed of taking to Disney one day. I had this grand plan to direct multiple animated films. It’s funny to me now, I still have that binder.
I knew since I was a little girl what I wanted to do I just was too scared to ever do anything about it. Im trying to make up for lost time.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.a.johnson
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexandrajohnson2855
- Other: https://gofund.me/26aeac99
