Biography

Raised in a small agricultural community in Eastern Oregon, Alissa Desler graduated from Pendleton Senior High School in 1990, followed by two years of studies at Blue Mountain Community College.

Currently residing in Kennewick Washington, Alissa lives on their family ranch with her husband, Brad, daughter Ella Rose (born 1993) and son Samuel Fletcher (born 1994).

Her work within the film industry began in 2008 when, mentored by veteran film director Mary Knight, Desler became Production Manager/ Location Manager for Hidden Tree Productions in Portland, Oregon.

In 2010 Alissa began her own location enterprise, A Hidden Location NW, working out of her home. In this capacity, she commutes regularly between Seattle Washington and Portland Oregon, being very active in her local film communities.

While she has worked in front of the camera in various productions as an extra, Desler's exposure to the logistics of filming has made its greatest impression. For she feels she is now well equipped to turn in a consistently high energy performance in the harmonizing of all aspects of on-location logistics.

In 2014, she earned recognition for her expertise in scouting out distinctive locations with a nomination by Location Managers Guild International LMGI for "Outstanding Locations used in a Commercial Campaign."
- IMDb mini biography by: Carolyn Gardner