Dean Alioto

Dean Alioto – 

Dean Alioto is an independent filmmaker and director known for his work exploring the UAP and abduction phenomenon. He gained early attention with the 1989 low-budget found-footage style film The McPherson Tape, one of the first modern abduction-themed movies.

Alioto has continued to focus on the human side of the phenomenon, emphasizing experiencer testimony and the trauma involved. His latest documentary, The Experiencers: Full Disclosure (2026), examines real abduction accounts, hypnotic regression, and the broader mystery. He has been interviewed by Richard Dolan and other researchers, where he stresses ethical methods and the need to bring the full human impact back into the public conversation.

Alioto is recognized for treating the subject with seriousness and respect for those who have had experiences.