SJ ALEXANDER
Selected work · 2019—Present

THE STORY
BEHIND THE
SCREEN.

Writing and narrative development across film, documentary, branded entertainment, audio and original IP.

01
Documentary · Narrative Development

Judas & the Black Messiah: A Revolutionary Act

Led narrative development for the short-form documentary, shaping the pitch deck, characters and messaging around modern Black Panther activism and the preservation of the Hampton House.

02
Hulu · Story Development

Women of the Movement

Contributed writing that connected historical context to the emotional gravity of Mamie Till-Mobley’s story across companion episodes.

03
Global Campaign · Lead Writer

Adidas SS22 — Always Original

Developed conceptual storytelling, thematic cohesion and campaign language centered on identity, authenticity and creative rebellion.

04
Commercial · Lead Writer

BET Awards 2022

Collaborated on concept execution and story flow for a Taraji P. Henson-led celebration of Black culture’s biggest night.

05
Audible Original · Script Development

KYM

Developed comedic beats, emotional tone and character voice for an audio-first dramedy about motherhood and creative survival in Hollywood.

06
Digital Series · Contributing Writer

The Matthew Raymond Channel

Wrote screenplay concepts, world-building and long-form character arcs for an animated comedy universe reaching more than two million subscribers.

Original screenplay

MELANCHOLY

A nostalgic coming-of-age short set in 1995 Los Angeles—and the First Place winner of the 2026 Phoenix Film Festival Short Screenplay Competition.

Enter Home Street

Need a writer inside the idea—not outside it?