
Directing
Alexander Prater
Born
1999-10-22 (27)
Place of birth
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Known for
Directing
Credits
32 titles
Alexander Prater is a versatile, award-winning filmmaker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with expertise spanning acting, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. He is the founder of Obscure Film Company, through which he produces a variety of independent films. Prater's notable works include "The Script" (2025), "Safety Patrol" (2022), and "Check-In" (2026). His storytelling is influenced by his appreciation for the concept of absurdity, a theme he often explores in his projects. With a passion for filmmaking and a desire to create engaging stories, Prater continues to expand his body of work and contribute to the independent film scene.
Known for
8.4When a college student goes to a new place to get a haircut, he discovers that his barber is a psychopath.
Bad Haircut
2025
8.5Following the discovery of a thrown out bag of weed, two middle school safety patrol officers attempt to stop the drug trade in their town.
Safety Patrol
2022
8.4With less than 9 hours left, a writer struggling with writer's block must find creative inspiration before it's too late.
the SCRIPT
2025
8.8After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.
The Deal
2018
9.7Two friends visit their recently laid-off pal after losing contact, only to find him acting odd and making some questionable choices.
Check-In
2026
4.5When a woman walks in on her place being robbed, she starts to realize her night isn't going to go as planned.
Peppers
2022
Film credits
2020s · 8 titles
8.4When a college student goes to a new place to get a haircut, he discovers that his barber is a psychopath.
Bad Haircut
2025
8.5Following the discovery of a thrown out bag of weed, two middle school safety patrol officers attempt to stop the drug trade in their town.
Safety Patrol
2022
8.4With less than 9 hours left, a writer struggling with writer's block must find creative inspiration before it's too late.
the SCRIPT
2025
9.7Two friends visit their recently laid-off pal after losing contact, only to find him acting odd and making some questionable choices.
Check-In
2026
4.5When a woman walks in on her place being robbed, she starts to realize her night isn't going to go as planned.
Peppers
2022
8.9This short film, made for a 48-hour film festival, tells the story of a secret agent on a mission to save the world.
Operation: Pomme De Terre
2025
9.7A group of friends gather for a birthday weekend in a "rented" house that's haunted. Their ghost-hunting friend, Connor, secretly seeks a possessed plush toy, causing chaos. He must find and exorcise the toy without alerting his friends.
Ghost Buddies: The Gathering
2026
8.0A group of ghost hunters are searching for something evil in their area.
Ghost Buddies: Special Edition
2020
2010s · 3 titles
8.8After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.
The Deal
2018
9.0George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.
The Final Frontier
2018
9.5After a series of mysterious studio firings, George Lucas tracks down the evil forces trying to ruin his beloved franchise's fate.
The Last Director
2017
Behind the camera
8.5Following the discovery of a thrown out bag of weed, two middle school safety patrol officers attempt to stop the drug trade in their town.
Safety Patrol
2022
8.5Following the discovery of a thrown out bag of weed, two middle school safety patrol officers attempt to stop the drug trade in their town.
Safety Patrol
2022
8.4With less than 9 hours left, a writer struggling with writer's block must find creative inspiration before it's too late.
the SCRIPT
2025
8.4With less than 9 hours left, a writer struggling with writer's block must find creative inspiration before it's too late.
the SCRIPT
2025
8.8After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.
The Deal
2018
8.8After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.
The Deal
2018
8.8After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.
The Deal
2018
9.7Two friends visit their recently laid-off pal after losing contact, only to find him acting odd and making some questionable choices.
Check-In
2026
9.7Two friends visit their recently laid-off pal after losing contact, only to find him acting odd and making some questionable choices.
Check-In
2026
8.9This short film, made for a 48-hour film festival, tells the story of a secret agent on a mission to save the world.
Operation: Pomme De Terre
2025
8.9This short film, made for a 48-hour film festival, tells the story of a secret agent on a mission to save the world.
Operation: Pomme De Terre
2025
9.0George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.
The Final Frontier
2018
9.0George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.
The Final Frontier
2018
9.0George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.
The Final Frontier
2018
9.7A group of friends gather for a birthday weekend in a "rented" house that's haunted. Their ghost-hunting friend, Connor, secretly seeks a possessed plush toy, causing chaos. He must find and exorcise the toy without alerting his friends.
Ghost Buddies: The Gathering
2026
9.7A group of friends gather for a birthday weekend in a "rented" house that's haunted. Their ghost-hunting friend, Connor, secretly seeks a possessed plush toy, causing chaos. He must find and exorcise the toy without alerting his friends.
Ghost Buddies: The Gathering
2026
8.0A group of ghost hunters are searching for something evil in their area.
Ghost Buddies: Special Edition
2020
8.0A group of ghost hunters are searching for something evil in their area.
Ghost Buddies: Special Edition
2020
9.5After a series of mysterious studio firings, George Lucas tracks down the evil forces trying to ruin his beloved franchise's fate.
The Last Director
2017
9.5After a series of mysterious studio firings, George Lucas tracks down the evil forces trying to ruin his beloved franchise's fate.
The Last Director
2017
9.5After a series of mysterious studio firings, George Lucas tracks down the evil forces trying to ruin his beloved franchise's fate.
The Last Director
2017
