River Evans

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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.

About

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 with the Adobe suite and Final Cut Pro, and shaping narrative in the edit to achieve a cohesive, engaging product.

  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

Professionally produced short film made with a budget of 8000 euros which I wrote, directed and edited.

Night Waves has so far played in film festivals in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Italy and Germany.

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  • Film Director
  • Screenplay Writer
  • Video Editor

Work experience

Film Director · Independent / Self-employedJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

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

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Film · Victoria University of Wellington2016 – 2019
Diploma in Directing and Screenwriting · South Seas Film School2022
BA Major(s) Film and English Literature · Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy2018

Certifications and awards

International Driving Permit2018 – 2025
Full Driving Licence2018 – 2025

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