Alec was born in Scotland, grew up in Northern Ireland, and attended film school in Dublin.

He writes, directs and produces short films and promo videos. In 2017 he completed the ambitious 12x12 Project: producing 12 short films in 12 months. He has developed a feature script through the NI Screen New Writer's Focus programme.

He lives in Lisburn with his wife, Lauren, and their two children. He drives a beat up mazda, drinks whiskey and plays the banjo, but not all at the same time.