Alexandra Byer

Alexandra Byer is a co-founder and producer at Rathaus Films, a production company based in Brooklyn, New York. She has a strong background in film production, having produced several acclaimed films, including Funny Face and Colewell, the latter of which earned her a nomination for the John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards. Byer has also worked on The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020.1

Byer studied Film & Media Studies and Writing Seminars at The Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 2011. Before establishing Rathaus Films, she served as a program coordinator at the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) and has been involved in various projects across film, music videos, and commercials.23 Her work has been recognized at major film festivals, including Venice and Cannes, showcasing her commitment to independent cinema.1