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Hello! My name is Evan O’Rourke and ever since I was 8 years old I have had a profound interest in the world of film. I have directed & edited several films over the last decade & have worked with countless individuals on bringing a movie to life. My love for directing stems from an inner desire to lead a team of people that can create a film which wows audiences. Similarly, my love for editing inspires me to sequence together shots & scenes into one powerful, cohesive story.
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Work Experience
Director / Dir. at NYU short film (in post-production)
April 1, 2026 - PresentDirects “A Bad Day For Bob.” Responsible for adapting a short story from the anthology book “Pieces & Stems” and turning it into a dark comedic short film.
Lead Editor at NYU intermediate short film
April 1, 2026 - PresentEdits the film “Infinite Bagels,” working with the director to shape an emotionally motivated mother–daughter relationship story.
Lead Editor at NYU intermediate short film
April 1, 2026 - PresentCollaborates closely with the director on sequencing and editing for the comedic short titled “Smells Like Victory.”
Lead Editor at Pratt–NYU collaborative short film
April 1, 2026 - PresentWorks with the director on editing and storytelling for an action-packed medieval knight short film titled “Pronouncement of Doom.”
Managing Director at Liberty Film Festival (intercollegiate NYC film festival)
March 1, 2026 - PresentOversees all departments and ensures festival efficiency. Leads festival operations to bring together filmmakers from top NYC college film programs.
Producer (Independent short) at NYU independent initiative
January 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026Produces “North of Heaven.” Organizes cast and crew, oversees funding and logistics, and leads weekly meetings focused on all pre-production aspects.
Lead Editor at NYU short film
December 1, 2025 - PresentEdits the suspense-driven short titled “Luis,” bringing editing skills and visual effects to support the storyline.
Director at NYU short film
November 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026Directs “Finnegan Finds Joy.” Writes the script, hires cast and crew, and oversees all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production. Film completed and is making its festival debut.
Assistant Director at NYU short film
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025Oversees the production schedule and maintains constant communication with cast and crew to keep the filmmaking process running smoothly for “Remote.”
Lead Editor at NYU short film
October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026Works closely with the director on “Proof of Voncept.” Provides multiple script/draft and editing iterations through completion (production from Oct 2025 to Jan 2026).
Production Assistant (PA) at NYU Senior Film Project
January 1, 2025 - PresentSupports production across needs including moving equipment, assisting on production design needs, and supporting the director and assistant directors during production.
Lead Editor & Script Supervisor at NYU short film
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Serves as script supervisor on “Special,” logging good takes and noting continuity errors. Edits several drafts during fall 2025 and oversees sequence editing; the film was released in February 2026.
Lead Editor at NYU Sight & Sound Studio production
January 1, 2025 - PresentEdits entailed multi-camera footage and sequences it into a suspenseful horror film titled “Ghosts.”
Executive Board Member (Film Production) at Lunetta Pictures (LLC)
January 1, 2024 - PresentServes on the executive board for a New York City & Arkansas-based film production company. Helps guide company agendas, supports social media operations, and oversees film marketing. The company has produced 8 films, several nominated for festival awards.
Part-time Video Editor / Editor at David Eng Studios
January 1, 2023 - PresentConducts 20-minute interviews with New Yorkers to capture life lessons, then edits the interviews down into ~90-second Instagram reels for the studio’s official account (over 100,000 followers).
Volunteer Support Staff at PS 187 Film Festival (Washington Heights)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Supports festival operations, promotes the event by writing and distributing flyers, and brainstorming to increase community support and interest. Works during the event and assists public attendees.
Volunteer (Food/clothing/toy drives, driver support) at Riverdale Y
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Assists with food preparation and distribution, clothing and toy drives, and provides support to transportation needs.
Film Instructor (Arts program volunteer/teacher) at PS 187 (Art and Design High School arts program)
January 1, 2022 - PresentTeaches filmmaking and storytelling to 5th graders. Helps students create short films for presentation at a film festival in Washington Heights.
Education
BFA (Film & Television) at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028Film + TV Business Essentials certificate at NYU Film + TV Business Essentials
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Film Making (5th grade program participant/teacher) at Art and Design High School (arts program)
January 1, 2022 - July 9, 2026Qualifications
New York Lift Off Film Festival - Screening selection (for “Finnegan Finds Joy”)
January 1, 2026 - July 9, 2026Summer Design Institute (Pitching/Creative & Marketing strategy) — selected by HBO Max and Warner Bros
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest — 3rd place winner
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Certificate of Excellence in Artistic Achievement (MQueen) — MoMA Film Festival screening
January 1, 2022 - July 9, 2026Asto ria Film Festival — MQueen nomination for screening at Kaufman Astoria Studios
January 1, 2022 - July 9, 2026Summer Arts Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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