Hello, I’m River Evans, a filmmaker who is a native of New Zealand and currently immersed in Italy’s film scene. I lead creative teams—often 30+ people—with clear organization, passion, and a collaborative spirit. My focus is directing, screenwriting, and crafting stories that connect with audiences while maintaining a cinematic eye. My most recent project, Night Waves, is a professionally produced short film with a budget of 8,000 euros that has just completed its film festival run, most recently screening in Berlin at the Down Under Film Festival. I also work as a freelance videographer and editor for private clients, and have on-location experience with Worldcon (CoNZealand), shooting and editing promotional videos in the lead-up to their convention. I’m comfortable managing on-set logistics, editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, and shaping the narrative in the edit to achieve a cohesive, engaging product.

River Evans

Hello, I’m River Evans, a filmmaker who is a native of New Zealand and currently immersed in Italy’s film scene. I lead creative teams—often 30+ people—with clear organization, passion, and a collaborative spirit. My focus is directing, screenwriting, and crafting stories that connect with audiences while maintaining a cinematic eye. My most recent project, Night Waves, is a professionally produced short film with a budget of 8,000 euros that has just completed its film festival run, most recently screening in Berlin at the Down Under Film Festival. I also work as a freelance videographer and editor for private clients, and have on-location experience with Worldcon (CoNZealand), shooting and editing promotional videos in the lead-up to their convention. I’m comfortable managing on-set logistics, editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, and shaping the narrative in the edit to achieve a cohesive, engaging product.

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Hello, I’m River Evans, a filmmaker who is a native of New Zealand and currently immersed in Italy’s film scene. I lead creative teams—often 30+ people—with clear organization, passion, and a collaborative spirit. My focus is directing, screenwriting, and crafting stories that connect with audiences while maintaining a cinematic eye.

My most recent project, Night Waves, is a professionally produced short film with a budget of 8,000 euros that has just completed its film festival run, most recently screening in Berlin at the Down Under Film Festival. I also work as a freelance videographer and editor for private clients, and have on-location experience with Worldcon (CoNZealand), shooting and editing promotional videos in the lead-up to their convention. I’m comfortable managing on-set logistics, editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, and shaping the narrative in the edit to achieve a cohesive, engaging product.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Film Director at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed crews of up to 30+ people, coordinating on-set logistics, storytelling, and production management. Recent project Night Waves was produced on a budget of €8,000 and has screened at festivals, including Berlin's Down Under Film Festival.

Education

Diploma in Directing and Screenwriting at South Seas Film School
January 1, 2022 - December 17, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Film at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
BA Majors Film and English; Full Licence and International Driving Permit at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
January 1, 2018 - December 17, 2025
Diploma in Directing and Screenwriting at South Seas Film School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Film at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
BA Major(s) Film and English; Full Licence and International Driving Permit at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

International Driving Permit
January 1, 2018 - December 17, 2025
Full Driving Licence
January 1, 2018 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services