I’m Alexis Evanoff — a filmmaker, visual artist, and educator working at the intersection of cinema, immersive media, and fine art (I'm also a real person who uses em dashes!). My creative foundation is painting and drawing, something I’ve done since childhood, learning directly from my mom, who is also an artist. I built my professional career in the visual arts through commercial photography, and that combination—fine art training plus on set production—still shapes the way I work today.
As the founder of Alexis Evanoff Productions, I write and direct narrative and emerging media projects, including XR/360 and virtual production. I do work across genres, but my throughline is always the same: I find what makes the piece work, and I commit to it fully. My work has been recognized with a SOFIE (The Short Film Awards, Manhattan) — Best Comedy for Level 40 (Wish I Could Be), with an additional nomination for Best Writing, and Shockfest’s Best Film award for Fresh Meat.
I’m currently completing my Cinema & Television Arts degree at Cal State Northridge, specializing in Emerging Media, and I’m a Phi Kappa Phi member. I continue expanding my practice with tools like Unreal Engine and motion capture as part of a modern, hybrid filmmaking workflow.
Alongside film, I still paint and I teach art—something I genuinely love. I work with private students in my studio, helping them build skills, confidence, and a consistent creative practice. I’m also a certified Art Therapy Life Coach (an accredited program through the Transformation Academy). My artwork is exhibited regularly, including at least once a year at San Diego Comic-Con International and other art fairs.
Whether you’re a student looking for focused guidance or a production partner looking for a director with a strong visual voice, I bring the same things to the table: craft, clarity, and a serious commitment to the work.