I’m a detail-oriented creative and media professional who bridges animation, video production, and storytelling to help audiences understand real-world processes. I’ve led creative development and animation production for government-focused education, turning complex topics into engaging visuals that people actually want to watch. Across roles in showrunning, technical direction, editing, and live production, I collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate, polished media—from scripted storyboards to final delivery. I’m especially proud of an animated government communications pilot I produced, which reached 21,000+ views and received national recognition for creative excellence.…

Evan Bellavia

I’m a detail-oriented creative and media professional who bridges animation, video production, and storytelling to help audiences understand real-world processes. I’ve led creative development and animation production for government-focused education, turning complex topics into engaging visuals that people actually want to watch. Across roles in showrunning, technical direction, editing, and live production, I collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate, polished media—from scripted storyboards to final delivery. I’m especially proud of an animated government communications pilot I produced, which reached 21,000+ views and received national recognition for creative excellence.…

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I’m a detail-oriented creative and media professional who bridges animation, video production, and storytelling to help audiences understand real-world processes. I’ve led creative development and animation production for government-focused education, turning complex topics into engaging visuals that people actually want to watch.

Across roles in showrunning, technical direction, editing, and live production, I collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate, polished media—from scripted storyboards to final delivery. I’m especially proud of an animated government communications pilot I produced, which reached 21,000+ views and received national recognition for creative excellence.

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Work Experience

Showrunner & Animator for Chatty Chatham at Chatham County Government
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led creative development and animation production for an educational government series. Oversaw scripting, storyboarding, character animation, and final editing to deliver engaging content explaining local government processes.
Technical Director for CBS Rochester at Nexstar
March 25, 2023 - August 14, 2024
Part of the creative team and production crew with various tasks, including floor management and directing the flow of a news cast.
Showrunner & Animator at Chatty Chatham
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led creative development and animation production for an educational government series that made local government processes accessible and engaging. Oversaw scripting, storyboarding, character animation, visual development, editing, and final delivery, working closely with county departments and stakeholders. Created an animated pilot that generated 21,000+ views and received national recognition, earning a NACIO Award and a Savvy Award for excellence in government communications and creative media production.
Media Production Manager at Chatham County Government
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Directed government media projects from concept through delivery, including video, animation, and live broadcasts. Managed production crews, developed scripts and visual styles, and oversaw operations of the county’s government-access television station to ensure communications were accurate, engaging, and aligned with county messaging.
Technical Director at CBS Rochester
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Supported the creative team and production crew with on-set and live-broadcast responsibilities, including floor management and directing the flow of a news cast.
Camera Operator at Rochester Amerks
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Operated TV studio, handheld, and robotic PTZ cameras in live broadcast settings, specifically during games and on-air productions.
Production Editor at ROC Vox Recording & Production, LLC
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Prepared studio/set supplies and equipment, prepped shows, and directed the flow of client podcasts. Edited podcasts under client parameters, managed uploads and promotion across social platforms, and created graphics. Also recorded and edited voiceovers and live streams.

Education

AS degree at Genesee Community College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BFA Film & Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelors Degree (School Film & Animation) at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - May 20, 2023
Associates Degree (Communications) at Genesee Community College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's Degree - School of Film & Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Associate's Degree - Communications at Genesee Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional: After Effects
June 7, 2018 - August 3, 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro Certification
June 7, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Toon Boom Harmony
October 23, 2021 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Government
    Chatty Chatham

    Chatty Chatham is an animated educational series I created, directed, and animated for Chatham County Government. The show explains local government processes through animal characters in a lighthearted, engaging style. I handled the full production pipeline—including concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding, animation, editing, and final delivery—ensuring the series was both informative and entertaining for residents.