Evan Makarov Filmmaker & Photographer

Evan Makarov is a Southern California–based filmmaker and photographer with a strong sharp eye for visual storytelling and an efficient approach to film production. His passion began when he was a child, making home movies with his family. Since then, he evolved into a disciplined craft backed by a degree from University of Redlands, Los Angeles (aka Woodbury University) and extensive on-set experience.

Evan has written, directed, and edited over 10 original projects, serving as cinematographer on most of them, demonstrating both creative vision and control. His experience extends far beyond his own work, contributing to a great many student and professional short films and commercials in roles including cinematographer, camera assistant, gaffer, grip, script supervisor, and production assistant.

He has collaborated with photographers Mitch Stone and Michael Dee with photoshoot projects. He's also produced behind-the-scenes videos for brands such as Nations Info Corp. In addition to filmmaking, Evan actively pursues photography, collaborating with other creatives and producing visual content for his growing platform.

His new documentary short, CATS, is on YouTube now!

New Documentary Short - CATS (2026) - On YouTube Now!

Cinematography Reel - Summer 2025

 Cinematography Stills

 The BeLevas - Believe U Me (Music Video) (2026)

Dir. Michael Dee

The Dangers of Subpar Dinosaur Containment (2025)

Dir. Alex Beggs

Seraphic (2023)

Dir. Andrew Navia

The Intruder (2022)

Dir. Kai Shaffer

 Event Photography

De's Birthday Bash - Patria Jacobs & Band

09/26/2026 - Pasadena, CA

Wrestling From Burbank: Crazy From the Heat

09/13/2026 - North Hollywood, CA

Credits

Holiness - Ivie Felix (TBD)

Position: Production Design Set Construction

Pibble's Quest for the Magic Berry - Dir. Quinn Symons (TBD)

Position: Script Supervisor

It's Just Another Day - Dir. Erika M. Martinez (TBD)

Position: Gaffer & Key Grip

[Off Script]: Kickstarter Promotional Video - Dir. Rytchie "Rytchiee" Smith (TBD)

Position: Gaffer & AC

Sin and Virtue - Dir. Alvin Forbes (TBD)

Position: Gaffer, Boom Mic Operator 

Dead Man Walking II - Dir. Tiffany Harding (TBD)

Position: Gaffer

CATS: The Kitty Nextdoor - Dir. Evan Makarov (TBD)

Positions: Director, Writer, Co-Producer, DP, Editor

The Parable of Epiro Reyes - Dir. Thomas Madrid (TBD)

Position: Gaffer

Jazz Vespers (11/1/2026) - Dir. Jack D. Lantz (2026)

Position: Camera Operator

A Grounud Celebration: Sacred Majesty & Operatic Passion - Dir. Jay Paul Bicknell (2026)

Position: Assistant Video Director & Video Switcher

Dino Therapy - Dir. Irvin Hernandez (2026)

Position: Gaffer 

The BeLevas - Believe U Me (Music Video) - Dir. Michael Dee (2026)

Position: Camera Operator

POPS: Broadway Showstoppers - Dir. Jack D. Lantz (2026)

Position: Camera Operator

Dying of Laughter - Dir. Kel Sanchez (2026)

Position: Gaffer

Blood Ties - Dir. Jayden Mebane (2026)

Position: Gaffer

Legacy - Dir. Ryan Abner (2026)

Position: 2nd AC, UPM

Undone - Dir. Moya Schell (2026)

Position: Key Grip

Luna's Liquor - Dir. Paul Solis (2026)

Position: Grip

The Monster Method - Dir. Anand Singh (2026)

Position: Gaffer

Offline - Dir. Shay Kelman (2026)

Position: Key Grip

The Imon Chronicles: Goodbye Imon - Dir. Sebastian Verduzco (2026)

Position: Script Supervisor

Atelier Boulevard - Dir. Adham Khairallah (2026)

Position: Script Supervisor

The Slave Letters: Concert by Michal Dawnson Connor - Dir. Jack D. Lantz (2026)

Position: Camera Operator

CATS - Dir. Evan Makarov (2026)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

My Girlfriend Watches JAWS - Dir. Evan Makarov (2025)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

A Needle Too Far - Dir. Josiah Juarez (2025)

Positions: Cam Op, 1st AC

a purchase at target - Dir. Evan Makarov & Kaylee Jaime (2025)

Positions: Co-Director, Co-DP, Editor

Fading - Dir. Zian Fairnot (2025)

Position: DP

Mid-Life - Dir. Justine Gurse (2025)

Positions: Key Grip, Grip

a return to target - Dir. Evan Makarov & Kaylee Jaime (2025)

Positions: Co-Director, Co-DP, Editor

Voyeur - Dir. Cianan Veltz (2025)

Positions: Grip, PD PA

Dantea's Dream - Dir. Andrew Navia (2025)

Positions: Gaffer, 2nd AC, Key Grip

The Dangers of Subpar Dinosaur Containment - Dir. Alex Beggs (2025)

Position: DP

Family Matters - Dir. Angel Fernandez (2025)

Position: Grip

The Art Conundrum - Dir. Kaylee Jaime (2025)

Position: UPM

The Creations - Dir. Noah Michael Diaz Muñoz (2025)

Position: Grip

KILLER - Dir. Evan Makarov (2025)

Positions: Director, Writer, Editor

Depraved - Dir. Emma Manning (2025)

Position: Gaffer

Stupid Horror Movie (Temp Score Version) - Dir. Evan Makarov (2024)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

How Safe Are Roller Coasters? - Dir. Alex Beggs (2024)

Position: Associate Producer

The Slow and Unfortunate Death of Physical Media - Dir. Evan Makarov (2024)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

The One for Us - Dir. Kamryn Dominguez (2024)

Position: Gaffer

The British Spy - Dir. Anand Singh (2024)

Position: Key PA

Home Show - Dir. Tony Gonzalez (2024)

Position: Gaffer

Shaw - Dir. Rytchie Smith (2024)

Position: Gaffer

Jersey Shore: Unintended Consequences - Dir. Alex Beggs (2024)

Position: Producer 

Last Day of Camp - Dir. Archie Sergeant (2024)

Position: Key PA

The Wonderment of Man - Dir. Evan Makarov (2023)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

When the World Goes Dark - Dir. Noah Michael Diaz Muñoz (2023)

Positions: 2nd AC, Grip

Serephic - Dir. Andrew Navia (2023)

Position: DP

The Hades Project - Dir. Emma Manning (2023)

Position: 1st AC

They all die lol - Dir. Evan Makarov (2023)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

December 18, 2021 - Dir. Evan Makarov (2023)

Positions: Director, Writer, Editor

The Intruder - Dir. Kai Shaffer (2022)

Position: DP

The Envelope - Dir. Evan Makarov (2023)

Positions: Director, Writer, Editor

Fuck the News - Dir. Evan Makarov (2023)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor, Producer

Grade A Summoning - Dir. Cody Mills (2023)

Position: 2nd AC

Jailbird - Dir. Dev Baura (2023)

Position: Grip

What a Productive Night - Dir. Evan Makarov (2022)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

Cracksmith - Dir. Evan Makarov (2021)

Positions: Director, Writer, DP, Editor

Writing and Directing

Photography

Stills from personal films

KILLER (2025)

DP: Kai Shaffer

My Girlfriend Watches JAWS (2025)

DP: Evan Makarov

a purchase at target (2025)

DP: Kaylee Jaime & Evan Makarov

a return at target (2025)

DP: Kaylee Jaime & Evan Makarov

Stupid Horror Movie (2024)

DP: Evan Makarov

The Slow and Unfortunate Death of Physical Media (2024)

DP: Evan Makarov

The Wonderment of Man (2023)

DP: Evan Makarov

They all die lol (2023)

DP: Evan Makarov

F*** the News (2023)

DP: Evan Makarov

December 18, 2021 (2023)

DP: Cianan Veltz

The Envelope (2023)

DP: Cianan Veltz

What a Productive Night (2022)

DP: Evan Makarov

Cracksmith (2021)

DP: Evan Makarov

Posters

CATS (2026)

KILLER (2025)

makarovmovie@gmail.com

(805)263-2621

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