ABOUT
Averner Films is the creative home of award-winning director and DOP Alex Verner, whose documentaries are defined by thoughtful storytelling and a deeply philosophical approach. With a background in wildlife television, Alex’s work explores complex subjects in ways that feel personal, visual, and emotionally resonant. His films include Christy Brown: Self Portrait (featuring Saoirse Ronan and narrated by Aidan Gillen), Jack B. Yeats: The Man Who Painted Ireland (written by Colm Tóibín and narrated by Pierce Brosnan), and Cyborg Society, created with bestselling author Nina Schick.
Additionally, in partnership with his brother and seasoned producer Joel Verner, Averner Films offers a fully end-to-end production service for both long-form documentary broadcast projects and branded campaigns. Combining Alex’s creative vision with Joel’s production expertise, Averner Films is trusted by major broadcasters and brands alike to deliver work that is visually compelling and narratively impactful.
Whether working independently as a director or collaboratively through Averner Films, Alex Verner is recognised for capturing the human experience with nuance, intelligence, and creative integrity.
ALEX VERNER - DIRECTOR
ABOUT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Alex Verner is an award-winning Director/DP known for high-end documentary filmmaking across broadcast and digital platforms.
His career began in Southern Africa, working on blue-chip natural history films for National Geographic and the BBC. Today, his work spans arts, martial arts, and artificial intelligence. Alex collaborates regularly with Colm Tóibín, directs for UFC’s Countdown series, and developed groundbreaking A.I. content with Audi and Imperial College London – leading to a credited paper in Nature.
His latest documentary, Christy Brown: Self Portrait (RTÉ, 2024), featuring Saoirse Ronan and narrated by Aidan Gillen, was widely praised as a defining exploration of Brown’s life and work.
SEE BRANDED WORK
Brands including Goodyear, Nissan, Audi and UFC.
SEE FEATURE DOCS
See projects including the Tik Tok smash hit Cyborg Society.
