- His favorite film is Almost Famous (Dreamworks, 2000).
- Attended Savannah College of Art and Design for film school.
- Attended Mercer University for his undergraduate education where he double-majored in Media Studies and Theatre. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Grew up in the small town of Dawsonville, Georgia, the home of competitive NASCAR driver Bill Elliott and the Moonshine Festival.
- Born to mother Candess Sellers and father Don Preston on August 19, 1991. When his parents separated at a young age, he was raised by single mother Candess Sellers.
- Was a competitive dancer until his sophomore year of college. He was the winner of multiple regional and national competitive dance titles.
- Lived in Macon, Georgia for four years during his undergraduate education.
- Was home-schooled during seventh and eighth grade.
- Won the Jury Award for his short film "Bully" at WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series 2017, hosted in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.
- Attended Manchester High School in Manchester, Georgia.
- Received certification from the Society of American Fight Directors in unarmed as well as knife combat.
- Alex Preston is a certified AVID Media Composer editor.
- Received Dean's Award from the Savannah College of Art & Design in 2017 for music video.
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