“making intelligent and empathetic content to help us think critically”

films / online series / podcast / features

IN DEVELOPMENT

  • Untitled thriller feature film

  • Feature film based on ‘Rocket Man’ short film

post-production

"rocket man"

Short Film

Smarter Pictures produced this 12 minute short film directed by Rachel Palumbo, written by Alex Cubis, co-starring Cameron Cowperthwaite (FX's "American Horror Story") and Laura Long (AMC's "Turn"). Cinematography by award-winning DP, Cory Warner. Premiering in 2019.

 

distributed

"MASCULINITY IN CRISIS"

Online Series

Smarter Pictures produced this award-winning short form series produced in association with HitREcord and distributed by Amazon Video in the US. Profiled in the Huffington Post, Bello Magazine, Medium and International Business Times.

social media

Alex boasts a loyal following of more than 100,000 verified followers and strong engagement across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Analytics for advertising and brand collaborations are available upon request. 

best caption wins $2 (comment your venmo)
Couldn’t find an uber to the top of the glacier a few weeks back so we had to get up there with @blackcombhelicopters instead. Not mad about it. [SWIPE for a video]
I’m a little unfocused but otherwise fine thanks for asking #punny
Yet to meet a sunset I didn’t like
over here, realising things
Ah the serenity. Finally putting my camera to some good use.
Want to go for a swim?
Keep your chin up and the world might surprise you / @thedouglas_van / ➡️ 🌎

"HONEST CONVERSATIONS"

Podcast

Smarter Pictures produces this podcast licensed and commissioned by media company, Nova Entertainment. Interview-style show featuring award-winning filmmakers, actors, writers and producers from all over the world discussing artistic honesty and the creative 'point of view.'

Hosted by Alex Cubis. 

Check it out here. 


"UNVERIFIED"

Online Series

Smarter Pictures produced this 7 x 5 minute episode award-winning 'mockumentary' series for Funny or Die exploring white privilege and artistic self-identification. Check out the trailer below and the channel here.