Alexander Monelli

This is the face you make when you realize you're dressed like a human Canon camera. And if you missed my latest video about the Canon C70 (and the C80 too) then go watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqkOY...

I love how my shirt even says "Canon" and the red windscreen on my mic is like the red record button. Anyway, please use my affiliate links to buy your gear, it helps me a lot without costing you anything. I get tons of messages about people buying cameras because of one of my videos so this is an easy way to help me out. There's also my merch store and consulting program. Find all of that here: stan.store/monellifilms

I want to make more of these videos for all of you (I really love it) but I need your help. Thanks for watching!

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2 days ago | [YT] | 51

Alexander Monelli

My short Canon C70 doc “The Tenth Frame” was just selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Musicbed Challenge! The judges are now selecting a grand prize winner and a runner-up. There will also be a People’s Choice award voted on by YOU. You can vote once per day at the link below. If you liked my film please consider voting for it (every day this week 😂). But there are 9 other great films too so go check it out! I don’t know how many submissions there were but google tells me there is typically over 1,000 submissions each year (but who knows).

Watch the films and vote here: challenge.musicbed.com/submissions

Thank you, ‪@themusicbed‬ !
Shot entirely on the ‪@CanonUSA‬ C70

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 85

Alexander Monelli

Here is a simple setup from my shoot today. This is one of the people responsible for getting Russia to come to an agreement with the United States to launch the International Space Station. Used the C80 and R5C with the Smallrig RC 220B as the key light. I usually don’t use a fill light because I like shadows. The windows and overhead tube lights were giving him some back light. Let me know if you want to see more of these BTS posts
‪@CanonUSA‬ ‪@SmallRigGlobal‬ ‪@rodemic‬

1 month ago | [YT] | 101

Alexander Monelli

Canon C70 Doc: Watch my latest short doc and BTS breakdown of how I made it (gear, color grade, etc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luoiA...

My full review and analysis of the C70 is coming soon. As a C80 owner I have a lot of thoughts. There will be comparisons between the two cameras and some typical Monelli Magic Weirdness.. buckle up. Tell your friends to come join the family on youtube. Thanks everyone.

-AL

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1 month ago | [YT] | 70

Alexander Monelli

Hey check out my new short documentary shot on the Canon C70. And stay tuned after the film to hear me talk about how I made it from gear to story to color grade and more. Thanks!

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

Alexander Monelli

WHAT CAMERA BRAND DO YOU USE?
I assume most (or all) of you who watch my nonsense are Canon shooters like me but maybe I'm wrong. Let me know what camera brand you use. This will help because I'm planning to do some videos about other cameras from the perspective of a Canon shooter (after my C70 Short Doc and Review which are both almost done)

1 month ago | [YT] | 14

Alexander Monelli

CANON C70 video coming soon. I have a short doc lined up to shoot with it and will do a full review as well. I know there are tons of C70 videos on youtube but I can almost guarantee you none will be as weird as mine. Let me know if you want me to review or test anything specific (i will be comparing it to my C80). Stay tuned. And dont forget i finally opened up some spots for documentary consulting and 1:1 video calls: stan.store/monellifilms

Thanks!
-Al

1 month ago | [YT] | 94

Alexander Monelli

Hey I launched a few shirts snd stuff. Check them out and support the channel. monelli-films.creator-spring.com/
Canon 3:16 says I just cinematically shot your ass. And that’s the base ISO because Steve Canon said so!
Multiple colors available. Thanks!

Also, if you didn’t see: you can now book a session with me or bring me on as a documentary consultant. Space is limited though so I cam give everyone the attention and time they deserve. Learn more here! stan.store/monellifilms

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1 month ago | [YT] | 37

Alexander Monelli

Hey Everyone, you can now book a 1:1 session with me. Many of you asked for this and I finally found a good platform. Space is very limited so each person can get the best experience possible. stan.store/monellifilms

The main option here is Documentary Consulting where I will watch your work in progress, rough cut, or finished film and provide honest and insightful feedback plus offer thoughtful solutions to improve the story and character development. We will also address technical aspects from cinematography, editing, color grading, and more to Release strategy and ideas. Most people only get feedback from friends or family and often times they don't want to be totally candid with you. I will provide honest feedback, diagnose issues with your film, and offer ways to fix them. Feature and Short options available.

If you want to discuss something more specific to your life or career right now then we can do that too. I'm happy to discuss filmmaking techniques, camera gear, storytelling principles, YouTube growth, anything at all in a custom 1:1 session.

Documentary Consulting (Feature): stan.store/monellifilms/p/documentary-consulting-f…

Documentary Consulting (Short Film - Under 30 minutes): stan.store/monellifilms/p/documentary-consulting-s…

Custom 1:1 Session: stan.store/monellifilms/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-j…

Again, space is very limited. This is so I have an appropriate amount of time to prepare for each person (plus I'm a dad of three kids, working professional, and youtube creator). Just find an available time slot on the calendar and book in seconds. If you live in a different country and the time slots do not align with your time zone then let me know and I'll try to add a slot that works. Looking forward to working with you!

-Al

My Resume:
15+ years of documentary filmmaking
My latest film was released nationwide by PBS on TV and Amazon Prime 
My first feature (At The Drive-in) was called "Warm and Satisfying" by Hollywood director Scott Derrickson (The Black Phone, Doctor Strange) and he included it on his list of Top 100 Documentaries of all time.
Numerous National and Regional Awards (Mid-Atlantic Emmy)

2 months ago | [YT] | 41

Alexander Monelli

Thanks, Everyone! Just hit 5,000 subscribers here on youtube. I know that’s not an earth shattering number yet but this community is growing and I’m excited about it. I’m here for the long haul with the intention to grow this world more and more (while forcing Peter McKinnon into retirement because he just can’t compete). Youtube is not the future. It’s the NOW. I love getting to do this and share my creativity with all of you (especially my world class impressions and voice work 😂). I always appreciate your comments on the videos and I can’t wait to start rolling out some cool new updates to the channel soon. The best way to support this channel right now is to bribe your friends to subscribe and use my affiliate links.

You can buy anything from my B&H store link at no extra bhpho.to/4gJBJKq

Let me know what you’d like to see on the channel. Merch? Membership options? Less Jerry Cinefeld?

Thanks again, Everyone. See you at 5 MILLION!
Al

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