In the field of fiction, Alex has directed several short films which have won more than a hundred of awards worldwide. Some of the most popular titles are 'El punto ciego' (2005), 'Abimbowe' (2008), 'Cómo conocí a tu padre' (2008) or 'Marina' (2010). With 'Cómo conocí a tu madre', he received in January 2010 a Special Mention in Sundance Festival.