Dean Alioto
Biography
Director and writer Dean Alioto is an award-winning filmmaker and documentarian with an impressive track record across film and television. He has produced acclaimed specials for A+E, Bravo, and Discovery, and served as a consultant on James Fox’s hit UFO documentary The Phenomenon. Dean’s groundbreaking work in the genre has earned him a place in the Paramount+ documentary Unknown Dimensions: The Story of Paranormal Activity, where he is celebrated as the creator of The McPherson Tape, the first-ever found footage film. He is also known for the enigmatic Paramount TV movie Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County, which has become a cult classic in the UFO and paranormal storytelling space.
Known For
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
as Self
L.A. Dicks
as Harold
Quarries
as Cody
MoniKa
as Andy
Beyond the Spectrum: Being Taken
as Filmmaker
Shadowheart
as Spider
UFO Abduction
as Michael Van Heese
The Found Footage Phenomenon
as Self
Complacent
as Mr. Capilano
Content
as Stranger #1
Man With a Movie Camera: The Found Footage Legacy of 'Man Bites Dog'
as Self
The Genesis Files
as Taylor
Crew Work
Shadowheart
Director
Shadowheart
Screenplay
Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
Director
Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
Writer
UFO Abduction
Director
UFO Abduction
Writer
The Experiencers: Full Disclosure
Director
The Experiencers: Full Disclosure
Writer
📌 Quick Info
Department
Directing
Popularity
0.5
📊 Career Stats
12
Acting Roles
35
Crew Roles
11
Movies
1
TV Shows