ALEXANDER
HISTORICAL EPIC • WARNER BROS
DIRECTOR
DOP
SCALE
CLIENT
YEAR
Oliver Stone
Rodrigo Prieto
$155M Budget
Universal Pictures
2001
OVERVIEW
Directed by the legendary Oliver Stone, this project remains one of the most ambitious productions ever filmed in Morocco. It involved reconstructing ancient Babylon and staging massive battles with thousands of extras and horses, requiring military-grade logistical organization.
CHALLENGES & APPROACH
Managing “The Army” Payroll.
The sheer scale of human resources was the primary financial challenge. We had to manage daily payroll and cash flow for over 6,000 extras and a massive international crew. My focus was on securing the cash supply chain and implementing a strict verification system to prevent leakage, ensuring that every dirham spent on the field was accounted for in real-time.
THE RESULT
Despite the chaotic nature of filming massive war scenes, the accounting department maintained flawless records. This experience solidified my ability to handle “Mega-Budget” pressure and complex multi-currency reporting
