Christopher Alender, a Florida State University Film School grad and Atlanta native, launched his creative journey in Hollywood crafting movie trailers, mastering the art of fast, visually striking storytelling. He later founded Soapbox Films, transforming it from a spare-bedroom dream into a production powerhouse specializing in original content, branded entertainment, and marketing.

A lifelong fan of animation and movie magic, Christopher blends live-action with stunning special effects to create the impossible. This passion has fueled award-winning projects for Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more.

Lately, Christopher has focused on feature filmmaking, producing directorial debuts for emerging talents like Emma Tammi (The Wind) and Ryan Spindell (The Mortuary Collection). His own directorial work includes the viral short Eye of the Storm, praised for its otherworldly visuals, and his feature debut The Old Ways, now available worldwide on Netflix.

Christopher’s work is driven by bold, imaginative storytelling and a love for creating the extraordinary.