[4]  He is the founder of Sher Vancouver[5] which is a registered charity[6] for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) South Asians and their friends.

[8]  Sangha received the Meritorious Service Medal from Governor General Julie Payette in 2018 for his work founding Sher Vancouver.

[10][11] Sangha's debut feature documentary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows, was an official selection at Out on Film in Atlanta, Image+Nation in Montreal, and Reelworld in Toronto.

[18][24]  In addition, Sangha completed an Associate of Arts Degree at Douglas College in New Westminster, British Columbia, and graduated Grade 12 from Frank Hurt Secondary in Surrey.

[27][28] Sangha identifies as a gay South Asian male and described his coming out experience as very alienating and isolating as a teenager, and he had a hard time with internalized homophobia.

[29][30]   In November 2016, Sangha provided support and assistance for a Sikh international student from Punjab, India who was disowned by his family for being gay and who contacted Sher Vancouver for help.

[33] On October 10, 2020, on World Mental Health Day, the London School of Economics Alumni published on their internal communication channels and social media platforms a commentary Alex wrote about being "blessed with bipolar," because it makes him live as a creative humanitarian.

[35] In January 2022, Sangha wrote a commentary that was published in India that explained his "spiritual philosophy" on being gay, having children, and God.

[54] In September 2021, Sangha delivered the Paul Cheng Memorial Lecture to incoming social work students at the University of British Columbia.

[78]  It was about Sher Vancouver's late social coordinator, January Marie Lapuz, who was tragically murdered in New Westminster in September 2012.

[80]   My Name Was January was an official selection at the National Screen Institute Online Short Film Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

[82] Sangha's debut feature documentary film, this time directed by Vinay Giridhar entitled, Emergence: Out of the Shadows, is about gay and lesbian South Asian people and their coming out journey and the reactions of the parents.

Mayor Doug McCallum stated that the Expo “shows a lot of promise”  and City Council directed staff to prepare an initial report on the proposal.

Founded by Vinay Giridhar[93] and Alex Sangha,[94] the festival aims to recognize and promote films that inspire action and raise awareness on topics such as human rights, social justice, and environmental challenges.

In addition to film screenings,[96] the festival hosts panel discussions, networking events, and mentorship programs, fostering a transformative cinematic experience that connects filmmakers with diverse audiences.