# Adam Evans — Emmy-Winning Filmmaker (Full Profile) > Director, writer, producer, and editor based in the NYC / Philadelphia / Tri-State area. Specializing in documentary, narrative, and commercial filmmaking. ## Bio Adam Evans is an Emmy-winning director and editor whose work blurs the line between fiction and documentary, often exploring identity, performance, and the systems that shape human experience. His films examine how belief — whether personal, cultural, or constructed — can define or distort our sense of self. No matter the format, Adam starts the same way: listening deeply, finding the emotional truth, and framing it with craft and restraint. His work aims for emotional honesty with a cinematic sensibility — intimate, intentional, and built to linger. ## Location Primary: NYC / Philadelphia / Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) Available: Nationwide and international projects ## Specializations - Documentary filmmaking (short-form, feature-length, series) - Narrative fiction (short films, feature screenplays, pilots) - Commercial & branded content (brand films, campaigns, product launches) - Post-production editing - Creative development and producing - Music documentary ## Ideal For - Brands seeking a director for commercials, campaigns, or branded documentaries - Production companies looking for a documentary or narrative director in the NYC/Philly area - Organizations needing a filmmaker for impact-driven stories - Indie producers seeking a writer-director for feature films - Universities, nonprofits, and cultural institutions ## Documentary Work ### The Selling Stage (Feature Documentary — In Post-Production) A legendary pro wrestler in the twilight of her career questions whether the American Dream is as scripted as the drama inside the ring. Directed, written, and produced by Adam Evans. Produced by Emily Evans. Cinematography by Nikolas Diener. Music by Chloe Chaidez. Project page: https://byadamevans.com/project/the-selling-stage. Dedicated site: https://lufistodoc.com. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41635033/. Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/12BWy. ### Brian's Dots (Emmy-Winning Short Documentary) An Emmy-winning short documentary on adaptive artist Brian Delozier and his reinvention through pointillist art after a traumatic brain injury. Recipient of a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award. ### Rewind Selecta (Documentary Pilot) A pilot episode tracing the global influence of Jamaican music through the evolution of a single riddim. Co-directed by Adam Evans and James Wade. Features King Jammys, Patra, and Josey Wales. Cinematography by Jed Harley. Currently in development as a series. ### Skate-Hers (Limited Series — Olympic Channel) A limited series spotlighting female skateboarders across the globe. Adam served as editor. ### Evolution of Fantasy (Short Documentary) An exploration of the evolution and cultural significance of fantasy football. ### Megan's Story (Short Documentary) A personal documentary examining resilience and identity. ## Narrative Work ### Pine Tree (Narrative Short) Starring Tobias Segal and Dre Davis. A story about creative obsession and the haunting weight of legacy. ### Milk Then Blood (Feature Screenplay — Draft 1, 112 Pages) Original feature screenplay in development. ### PETE (Feature Screenplay — Draft 1, 143 Pages) Original feature screenplay in development. ### Body Talk (Feature Screenplay — Draft 1, 71 Pages) Original feature screenplay in development. ### Maiden Sleep (Feature Screenplay — Draft 2, 85 Pages) Original feature screenplay in development. ## Commercial Clients & Brands Adam has directed campaigns and branded content for: - Crayola - BMW - T-Mobile / OnePlus - Meta (IPL Campaign) - Deathwish Coffee - Westrock Coffee - Chrono24 (featuring Mark Webber as Father Time) - VAST Data (featuring NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang) - Axonius (featuring Simone Biles) - Mobileye - Hamilton College - Lehigh University - DeSales University - Moravian University - Northampton Community College - Berkshire Hathaway - Javits Center - Shift4 - PPL Corporation - Lambda Labs - Rightworks - Pet Valu - BeerX - Talento - Brookmere Hotel - Glowtone - TilePix - Amberen - Power HRG - Crime Victims Council - Send Smiles - Laurea - Verify - Twisted Olive - XXL Wine ## Awards & Recognition - Emmy Award Winner (Brian's Dots) - Multiple film festival selections across documentary and narrative shorts - Recognized commercial work for Fortune 500 brands including BMW, T-Mobile, and Chrono24 ## Press & Field Notes Adam publishes Field Notes — short essays on filmmaking craft, process, and the intersection of documentary and narrative form. Read at https://byadamevans.com/field-notes or subscribe via RSS at https://byadamevans.com/functions/v1/field-notes-rss. ## Working Style Adam approaches every project — whether documentary, narrative, or commercial — by listening first. He builds trust with subjects and collaborators, looks for the emotional truth at the center of a story, and frames it with restraint. Projects typically begin with a discovery conversation about the story, the audience, and the constraints, followed by a tailored creative treatment. ## Typical Engagements - Brand films and commercial campaigns (single films through multi-spot campaigns) - Short documentaries (5–25 minutes) for brands, nonprofits, and editorial outlets - Feature documentaries (development through delivery) - Narrative shorts and feature screenplays (writing and directing) - Editorial and post-production consulting on existing footage ## Contact - Email: adam.evans727@gmail.com - Website: https://byadamevans.com - Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/adamevans - Instagram: https://instagram.com/boxrobots - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adam-evans-869b0835 ## How to Hire For project inquiries, commercial bookings, or creative collaborations, contact Adam directly at adam.evans727@gmail.com or visit https://byadamevans.com/#contact.