Cassidy Alexander

#hitchcockmask

Los Angeles-based photographer and film editor Cassidy Alexander has been going into public spaces to produce portraits and videos of herself in an Alfred Hitchcock halloween mask, which she has been posting on social media since 2017 (Instagram: @hitchcockmask). What began as childhood fandom grew into a lifelong passion and eventually evolved into a guerrilla-style art project that’s part selfie diary, part homage. Her work weaves together planned choices with moments of serendipity often inspired by Hitchcock’s films and experiences—and the results are alluring, strange, captivating and unsettling. In this presentation, Alexander will tell the story of how a playful yet ultimately reverent experiment took on a life all its own.

About
Cassidy Alexander discovered her love for Alfred Hitchcock at the age of seven. Growing up with a father who sold comics, Vargas pinups, vintage pulp and movie memorabilia, sneaking glimpses into worlds beyond her years became second nature. Cassidy holds a B.A. in Radio/Television Production from the University of Central Florida and an A.S. in Film Production Technology from Valencia Community College—a program Steven Spielberg once praised as “one of the best film schools in the country.” She’s currently a staff video editor at Team Coco, where she edits web series and podcast videos for Conan O’Brien, Rob Lowe, Andy Richter, Ted Danson, J.B. Smoove and others. When she’s not editing—or wearing her Hitchcock mask—Cassidy can be found hanging out with her pup. Lady Reville Hitchcock, doing CrossFit, relaxing or spending time with friends.