Alfred Spellman
Producer
Miami Connection
Born and raised in Miami Beach, Spellman graduated from North Miami Beach Senior High School and has made Rakontur a cornerstone of Miami's documentary scene. His films like Cocaine Cowboys and The U capture the city's notorious drug trade, sports scandals, and cultural chaos, putting South Florida's wild history on the global stage. He remains active in local issues, such as advocating to save O Cinema amid threats from Miami Beach's mayor.
About
Born on November 15, 1978, in Miami Beach, Florida, Alfred Spellman graduated from North Miami Beach Senior High School, where he met Billy Corben in a TV production class in ninth grade. Together, they began making short films and later co-founded the media studio Rakontur, focusing on explosive documentaries. Spellman's filmography includes Cocaine Cowboys, Raw Deal: A Question of Consent, Screwball, The U, and God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty. Rakontur has built a reputation for tackling taboo subjects like drug smuggling, sexual assault, and illegal steroid use, often highlighting 'Florida F*ckery.' Spellman drew early inspiration from Videomaker Magazine, which led him to broadcast production and shaped his career in documentary filmmaking.