Alex Takács launched his career while studying graphic design and media art at UCLA in 2010. Under the moniker Young Replicant he's collaborated with acclaimed artists like The xx, alt J, Leon Vynehall, and Bonobo, as well as brands such as Adidas, Levi's, Instagram, Google and Sony.

Takács’ approach to filmmaking is grounded in a commitment to poetic imagery, naturalistic performance, and a love for slow cinema, a passion that was nurtured under the mentorship of Hungarian auteur Bela Tarr. This commitment to his craft has earned Alex recognition at the UKMVAs, the Locarno Film Festival, Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase at Cannes, and the esteemed Camerimage Festival in Poland. His commercial work includes campaigns for Nike, Revolut, Riyadh Season and Van Moof.