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Alia Moss

Alia Moss

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic director with a proven track record across multiple formats, specializing in innovative entertainment development and team collaboration. Recognized for creating award-winning content, and compelling stories for new media including vertical series, VR, and gaming. Adept at confident decision-making in high-pressure situations to deliver capitvating narratives that resonate with audiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, SECRETS OF VIXEN (Vertical)

Candy Jar/Crazy Stone
03.2025 - 07.2025

Developed an elevated series adaptation of a propulsive vertical dance drama with soapy twists.

  • Provided extensive creative narrative consultation.
  • Assembled a diverse, highly-skilled cast and crew.
  • Managed unique pre-production logistics.
  • Designed cinematic shots for portrait and landscape viewing.
  • Crafted choreography, intimacy, and boxing stunts.
  • Cultivated a positive set environment that fostered team engagement, and boosted overall morale during an intense six day shoot.
  • Managed editing, sound design, ADR, and finishing by offering creative input until final delivery.

Director, LEFT BEHIND (Virtual Reality)

Google
05.2016 - 08.2016

Created an award winning VR short film with CNN's Van Jones designed to evoke empathy for the children left behind when mothers are incarcerated. Samsung sponsored the film's standing ovation debut and panel at the Austin Film Festival.

  • Raised the film's funding at Google.
  • Composed the main character's theme song.
  • Incorporated documentary audio research from real subjects to highlight the film's authenticity.

Consultant, BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE

EA Games
01.2013 - 03.2015

Consulted on video game design, narrative arc, script supervision, set direction, and post-production for the first non-military Battlefield console game franchise.

Field Director, HELL'S KITCHEN

Fox Broadcasting
10.2005 - 06.2006
  • Conducted, organized, and directed a remote crew for the first on-camera interviews and unscripted cast hometown/family packages for five contestants in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Directed scenes for the opening of the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas where the series winner was awarded the position as head chef of their fine dining restaurant.
  • Story produced all ten episodes for the entire second season, which became the narrative template for the blockbuster unscripted series which continues today.

Director, BALLROOM BOOTCAMP

TLC/Discovery
01.2005 - 09.2005

Crafted an unscripted, heart-warming drama following everyday people training and transforming to compete in highly competitive ballroom dance competitions.

Director, MONSTER HOUSE

Discovery/Original
01.2004 - 12.2004

Directed Six 1-Hour Episodes of a themed extreme home make-over game show.

Education

High School Diploma -

Performing Arts High School
Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

New York University
New York, NY

Continuing Education: -

Groundlings, UCB, Improv, Sketch Comedy
Los Angeles

Skills

  • Imaginative story design
  • Strong verbal, visual, and written communication
  • Confident, fast decision-making
  • Excellent sense of humor and active listener
  • Team-builder, mentor, and compassionate leader

Timeline

Director, SECRETS OF VIXEN (Vertical)

Candy Jar/Crazy Stone
03.2025 - 07.2025

Director, LEFT BEHIND (Virtual Reality)

Google
05.2016 - 08.2016

Consultant, BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE

EA Games
01.2013 - 03.2015

Field Director, HELL'S KITCHEN

Fox Broadcasting
10.2005 - 06.2006

Director, BALLROOM BOOTCAMP

TLC/Discovery
01.2005 - 09.2005

Director, MONSTER HOUSE

Discovery/Original
01.2004 - 12.2004

High School Diploma -

Performing Arts High School

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

New York University

Continuing Education: -

Groundlings, UCB, Improv, Sketch Comedy
Alia Moss