Alex Herz is an award-winning writer, director & editor based in Los Angeles. His films have screened at festivals including SXSW, Heartland, and Tallgrass. He is the creator of the viral internet series "My Girlfriend Turned Into a Worm," which has garnered over 65 million views on Reels and TikTok.

Alex's first feature film," A Normal Life" (2016), was independently produced at age 19 and picked up for distribution on Apple TV+. The screenplay for the film was selected to be a part of the Core Collection at the Library of the Academy of Arts & Sciences.

While studying Radio, TV, and Film at Northwestern University, Alex was awarded the coveted Bindley Grant to produce his senior thesis film “Men of Clay.” He graduated with honors in 2018, and was chosen as a Senior to Watch.

Alex's independent pilot presentation, "Wild Combination" — starring Allie Grant and Mateus Ward — was a part of the SXSW film festival in 2020.

Alex’s documentary "Middleground," executive produced by Academy Award-winner Doug Blush (The Elephant Whisperers, Period. End of Sentence), premiered at Indy Shorts in 2025.

Alex's eponymously named short film “My Girlfriend Turned Into a Worm,” premiered at the Palm Springs Shortfest in 2026.