Alex Gardels serves as the Director of Studio B., the in-house production studio of the Berggruen Institute. Studio B. was founded with a mission to create original content and foster strategic partnerships that expand on and bring greater visibility to the innovative work and ideas emerging from the Institute. Its portfolio spans various media formats, including film, television, audio, and live events, positioning it as a hub for dynamic storytelling and thought leadership across multiple platforms.

A third-generation Los Angeleno, Alex is an award-winning writer and director with over a decade of experience in independent filmmaking. In his role at Studio B, Alex continues to draw on his extensive creative background to guide the production of content that not only entertains but also challenges conventional thinking and promotes meaningful discourse.