Alex Hera
@alexhera
Writer, Film Director, Alternate Reality Game Developer // I make unfiction & horror stuff. She/They.
This is of my favorite things I’ve ever gotten the opportunity to make: a bizarre, disturbing small-town nightmare which unfolds like a puzzle to be solved. So many wonderful people came together in the freezing cold to make this film happen, and I couldn’t be more grateful. More to share soon!
Have you ever seen an angel…? Bethel Hill, my southern gothic episode of the analog horror anthology Final Transmissions, is premiering at GenreBlast on September 4!
New article available on Substack! This month I’m deconstructing the dominant design philosophy for ARGs and exploring ARG history, player culture, and our understanding of immersion! alexhera.substack.com/p/immersion-...
I had the opportunity to attend the Thriving in Games Group’s launch event for the release of Power Play last week! It was so great to connect with others in NYC interested in the power and culture of gaming! And they took great pictures of everyone 😎
I'm beginning to publish on Substack. Check out my intro article today, and subscribe for free to get future articles about ARGs, unfiction, and immersive storytelling! open.substack.com/pub/alexhera...
I recently attended London Experience Week, a conference filled with fascinating insights into the experience industry. One of the highlights was being given the opportunity to pitch some of the future ARG projects my company, Unfictional Productions, is working on. Exciting things ahead!
There's really nothing like bringing a bunch of people together IRL to experience ARGs and participate in occult rituals. Thanks to Vin, Ariana and David for pics!
Last week, the ARGathering occurred at the @unnamedfootage.bsky.social. It's a special thing to get to celebrate and experience ARGs in person, and it was such a delight to do a panel with @losdesfilms.bsky.social and @dashkdot.bsky.social and to put together the Rasterflesh Immersive Experience.
In the dying world of the Elysian Wasteland, Harper and Madison dream of crossing the Phosphorescent Veil… I’m thrilled to announce that my short story, Tape Experience, will be in ‘YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM’, a cosmic horror anthology by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social. store.tenebrouspress.com
The ARGathering at the @unnamedfootage.bsky.social is TOMORROW!!!! Come watch ARG's on the big screen, play an in-person ARG, and hear from ARG creators including @dashkdot.bsky.social! See you there?
The ARGathering is in FOUR DAYS. Get your tickets now to see ARGs in theater and a panel Q&A including @losdesfilms.bsky.social, creator of Anatomy (1963)!!! filmfreeway.com/unnamedfoota...
For eighteen years, the Rasterflesh ARG has been considered lost media - until now. Join us at the ARGathering, presented by the @unnamedfootage.bsky.social, for the first screening of this lost ARG since 2008.. filmfreeway.com/UnnamedFoota...
Tickets are on sale for the ARGathering! Featuring selected videos from seven ARGs, a video intro from @nightmind.bsky.social, a panel Q&A with @dashkdot.bsky.social and @losdesfilms.bsky.social, and an in-person ARG to play! filmfreeway.com/UnnamedFoota...
Launching some sites for my production company, Unfictional Productions! unfictionalproductions.com www.instagram.com/unfictional_... Follow + sign up for the mailing list on the website for updates on What I Remember, Bethel Hill, and other exciting projects to come!
One month ago, myself and an incredible team shot Bethel Hill in upstate NY. It was, to put it simply, absolute chaos, and also one of the greatest creative environments I've ever been a part of. In post-production now, and I can't wait to share more.
See the award-winning found footage mystery/drama What I Remember at the Lambertville Halloween Film Festival on Sunday, 10/19, at 6pm EST - including a live Q&A with yours truly! ci.ovationtix.com/35991/produc...
My found footage mystery/drama, What I Remember, will be screening at the virtual Unnamed Footage Festival this Sunday! Watch from the comfort of your home! unnamedfootagefestival.com
Final Transmissions has hit its funding goal! Thank you all so much for your support and for helping us make this series. We couldn't have done it without you. I can't wait to reveal the mysteries of Bethel Hill to the world...
TOMORROW - the crowdfund campaign launches for Final Transmissions, an analog horror anthology TV show. I'm part of it alongside many incredible filmmakers! Follow @finaltransmissions.bsky.social & sign up to our pre-launch page now to get an exclusive discount! www.indiegogo.com/projects/fin...
That's a wrap on @unnamedfootage.bsky.social! It was such a delight to premiere 'What I Remember' and meet so many incredible people. Truly an unforgettable week at a phenomenal film festival. Already looking forward to Unnamed Footage Festival #9!
I’ve been reading Filtered Reality, published by @holpublishing.bsky.social, and it is one of the most engaging books about found footage I’ve ever read. Huge props to everyone who contributed and was involved in putting this together. If you like found footage, go grab a copy!!!
I am proud to announce my feature film, What I Remember, a found footage drama/mystery, will be premiering on March 28th at the Unnamed Footage Festival (@unnamedfootage.bsky.social). Maybe I'll see you there...?