Alexander Prater

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

Film credits

2020s · 8 titles

Behind the camera

Safety Patrol poster
8.5

Following 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

Safety Patrol poster
8.5

Following 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

the SCRIPT poster
8.4

With less than 9 hours left, a writer struggling with writer's block must find creative inspiration before it's too late.

the SCRIPT

2025

the SCRIPT poster
8.4

With less than 9 hours left, a writer struggling with writer's block must find creative inspiration before it's too late.

the SCRIPT

2025

The Deal poster
8.8

After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.

The Deal

2018

The Deal poster
8.8

After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.

The Deal

2018

The Deal poster
8.8

After the events of "The Last Director," J.J. finds help from an unexpected ally.

The Deal

2018

Check-In poster
9.7

Two friends visit their recently laid-off pal after losing contact, only to find him acting odd and making some questionable choices.

Check-In

2026

Check-In poster
9.7

Two friends visit their recently laid-off pal after losing contact, only to find him acting odd and making some questionable choices.

Check-In

2026

Operation: Pomme De Terre poster
8.9

This 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

Operation: Pomme De Terre poster
8.9

This 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

The Final Frontier poster
9.0

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.

The Final Frontier

2018

The Final Frontier poster
9.0

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.

The Final Frontier

2018

The Final Frontier poster
9.0

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg join forces to stop J.J. Abrams before it's too late.

The Final Frontier

2018

Ghost Buddies: The Gathering poster
9.7

A 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

Ghost Buddies: The Gathering poster
9.7

A 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

Ghost Buddies: Special Edition poster
8.0

A group of ghost hunters are searching for something evil in their area.

Ghost Buddies: Special Edition

2020

Ghost Buddies: Special Edition poster
8.0

A group of ghost hunters are searching for something evil in their area.

Ghost Buddies: Special Edition

2020

The Last Director poster
9.5

After 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

The Last Director poster
9.5

After 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

The Last Director poster
9.5

After 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