TheFilmAli About

About TheFilmAli (Ali)

Ali Freeman has been passionate about visual storytelling for as long as she can remember. She's had a camera in her hands since she was 2, and is often found behind the lens, or on a stage somewhere!

She studied Photography and Film at Fullerton College, with degrees in Art & Human Expression. She also holds two certificates from NYU in Film & TV, and Performing Arts. She also has a BFA in Film from William Woods University. Additionally, she holds a CTE teaching credential in the Entertainment & Arts sector, where she shares her passions with the creative students of OCSA. She is also now working towards a Masters Degree in Film Studies.

As a lifelong theater enthusiast, becoming a SAG-AFTRA member in 2012 was a dream come true for her. Through SAG, she attends numerous industry events and takes great pride in being an active voting member—yes, she watches all the nominees!

Her work as a Producer, Cinematographer, and Director spans music videos, short films, a Netflix film, and now two documentaries. One of those, ‘Orange, A Shade of Black’ premiered in January at The Frida Cinema, in Santa Ana. It tells the moving story of one of the first African-American families in Orange, CA.

In 2016, she founded the Female Photographers League of SoCal, a collective that is now 300 members strong. They host monthly photo shoots, foster deep creative connections, and support women in the industry.

Her son is also in the industry as a stage and combat choreographer, actor, and writer, and has his own theater and film projects. It makes the household very lively, and there’s always a project going on.

At her core, she is a storyteller. Whether through fine art, whimsical photography, or female-centered films, she strives to capture the moments and voices that often go unseen.

**For more information on my media production company; Stage Alley Media Group, please visit that tab in the menu.

Projects & Interviews:

Interviews:

-https://voyagela.com/interview/check-out-alisha-freemans-story

-https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-alisha-freeman-storyteller-photos-film-writer-teacher/

-https://canvasrebel.com/meet-alisha-freeman/

Editor:

https://youtu.be/KqlNCcG9Qvs?si=5pCNtspedyGKoOJ5

Music Video Director:

https://youtu.be/G5m5k9REnpA?si=LqjlfCjfZA7gmLl-

Locations Manager: (Netflix Short)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19896926/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_5_accord_1_cdt_t_1