Family Dinner
"Family Dinner" tells the inspiring story of a group of friends in Portland, Oregon, who unite to address the city’s growing homelessness crisis. Motivated by the struggles they witness daily, they embark on a journey to create a beneficiary show, with all proceeds supporting Rosehaven, a day shelter that serves as a crucial lifeline for those in need.
The documentary captures their efforts from the spark of an idea to the challenges of organizing the event, emphasizing how their passion catalyzes a larger community movement. As more people join in, the film highlights the essential role the community plays in turning this vision into reality, showing that collective action can lead to meaningful change.
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Director
Alex Pham Wakefield
Awards
San Diego Independent Cinema Awards - Official Selection
Hollywood Shortsfest - Official Selection
Gusto Impact Awards
A documentary series celebrating small businesses that are creating meaningful impact in their communities.Season 1 featured stories from Austin, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia, while Season 2 expanded to Charlotte, Miami, Denver, Dallas, and Houston.
Each episode dives into the entrepreneurial spirit behind these businesses, exploring their challenges, resilience, and the ways they uplift their local economies and culture.
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Director & DP
Alex Pham Wakefield
AIR : Artist in Residence
AIR is a 6-part documentary series profiling six multidisciplinary artists based in the Bay Area. Each episode offers an intimate portrait of a single artist, exploring their creative process, personal story, and the day-to-day realities of sustaining an art practice.
The series was created to accompany solo exhibitions and was showcased in multiple San Francisco art galleries alongside each featured artist’s work.
Producer & DP
Alex Pham Wakefield
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Intuit - Quickbooks In The Know
An international educational video series designed to empower small business owners with financial knowledge and practical tools for success. Spanning multiple seasons (2024–2025), the series features expert interviews, real-world business case studies, and actionable advice, all produced with a clean, approachable style to make complex topics accessible to a global audience.
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Producer & DP
Alex Pham Wakefield
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Move in Multnomah 1 & 2
A 30 second spot for Multnomah County's rapid rehousing program, Move in Multnomah.
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Producer & Camera Operator
Alex Pham Wakefield
In the Grey Wild
Youth experiencing homelessness write a song with Gabriel Kahane, Creative Chair of the Oregon Symphony and perform it with the entire 75 person Oregon Symphony Orchestra.
2024 Issaquah Film Festival, Grand Ridge Jury Prize ; Youth Visionary Award, Gorge Impact Film Festival Panel Prize; Portland Film Festival 2024 - Honorable Mention, Gorge International Film Festival, Oregon Shorts Film Festival
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Production Coordinator & DIT
Alex Pham Wakefield
Padre Nuestro
Artist - Mark Martinez Produced by Outside The Frame in collaboration with Multiple Pathways to Graduation, Portland Public Schools
1st Assistant Director
Alex Pham Wakefield
