Alessandro Melazzini is an Italian documentary filmmaker naturalized as a German citizen. He lives in Munich, was born in Sondrio, and graduated in political economy from Bocconi University in Milan and in philosophy from Heidelberg.

After working as a freelance writer, journalist, and translator, he self-produced his first documentary film and, in 2010, founded his own production company: Alpenway Media GmbH. As a director and/or producer of documentaries, he collaborates with RAI, ARD, ZDF, and ARTE.

His films are known for their extreme eclecticism, ranging from the life and deeds of Ilona Staller (Cicciolina. Godmother of Scandal), to the world of Italo Disco (Italo Disco. The Sparkling Sound of the 80s), to the depiction of Cistercian art and spirituality (The Legacy of the Cistercians in Italy).

The documentaries produced by Alpenway regularly participate in international festivals. For his entrepreneurial work as a migrant citizen, in 2015 the city of Munich awarded Alessandro Melazzini the Phönix Prize.

He often travels across the Alps, one of the reasons why he named his company Alpenway, a symbol of his constant desire to cross borders.