Alexa Alberda

Alexa Alberda serves as Lecturer in the School of Film & Photography within Montana State University's College of Arts & Architecture. She teaches core production courses including FILM 112 (Aesthetics of Film Production I), FILM 333 (Production Management), and PHOT 331 (Professional Practices in Photography) with regular offerings through Fall 2025.

Her educational foundation includes a B.A. in Film & Photography from Montana State University (2021). This academic background directly informs her teaching philosophy centered on meticulous production management and creative problem-solving.

Alberda's creative work focuses on comedy-driven narratives exploring underdog stories and relationship dynamics. Her filmography demonstrates consistent thematic development across projects, with recent works like 'ScienTITS' (2025) examining science communication through comedic lenses while 'Touch' (2021) investigates intergenerational family bonds. This artistic trajectory reflects her stated passion for 'exploring stories of underdogs' through screenwriting.

Her creative output spans drama, comedy, and independent filmmaking with recurring emphasis on women's perspectives and Montana-based production. Works consistently appear in festival circuits as evidenced by 'Touch' currently in its festival run with planned Fall 2023 release.

She received formal recognition through the Early Career Faculty Success Certificate from the Center for Faculty Excellence in 2025.

As an active advisor, Alberda guides senior capstone projects (FILM 499) and advanced film studies with dedicated student office hours Tuesdays 11:30am-1:30pm and Fridays 12-1pm. Her industry experience directly informs student mentorship, particularly in navigating production challenges.