A psychosexual thriller about the politics of sex and marriage.

Rolf de Heer is the only Australian filmmaker who has had films recognised In Competition at the three most significant international film festivals: Cannes, Berlin and Venice. Dance Me to My Song and The Quiet Room were invited to Cannes in 1998 and 1996, cementing Rolf's place in the international film arena. Bad Boy Bubby won the Grand Special Jury Prize and the International Film Critics' Prize at Venice in 1993, and four Australian Film Institute Awards. The Tracker premiered to critical acclaim at Venice in 2002. Alexandra's Project was invited into Competition at Berlin in 2003.

Julie Ryan joined Rolf de Heer's company, Vertigo Productions, as production manager on Dance Me to My Song. She then produced an award-winning Special Broadcasting Service documentary Heather Rose Goes to Cannes. Alexandra's Project marks Julie's third consecutive feature with Rolf. She also co-produced The Old Man Who Read Love Stories, starring Richard Dreyfuss, and The Tracker.