A Wild Kindness

As summer draws to a close, fate pulls a young man out to a magical island in the Pacific Northwest.

Directed by: Mattias Evangelista
Executive Producer: Trust, Sarah Brannan
Director of Photography: Christian Klein
Edited by: Jack & Jesse
Associate Editor: Mattias Evangelista

Official Selection: Raindance Festival 2025
Official Selection: Brooklyn Film Festival 2025
Young Director Award Shortlist 2025

Hybrid | 24 Minuets | MMXXV

A Kind Favor

On the magical coast of Central California, a grandmother reflects on a life filled with art, love, and tragedy.

Featuring: Marcia McDougal & Jesse Dubois
Directed by: Christian Klein & Mattias Evangelista
Edited by: Christian May, Nika Burnett, and Mattias Evangelista

Official Selection: Mountainfilm 2025
Official Selection: Bend Film Festival 2024
Official Selection: Kendall Mountain Festival 2024

Documentary | 5 Minuets | MMXXIV

On a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, iconic indie-rock musician Phil Elverum raises his only daughter in the wake of personal tragedy.

Directed & Edited by: Mattias Evangelista
Executive Producer: Phil Elverum
Producer: Mattias Evangelista
Producer: Riley Donavan
Director of Photography: Riley Donavan

Official Selection: Mountainfilm 2022
Official Selection: Atlanta Film Festival 2022
Official Selection: Flickfair Film Festival 2022
Winner Best Documentary Short Horsetooth Film Festival 2022
Winner Best Documentary Short Beyond Hollywood Film Festival 2022
Winner ADC Awards 2022
Official Selection: Beyond the Short 2022
Official Selection: Short of the Week 2022

Documentary | 19 Minuets | MMXXII

I Think I’m Here

Nancy Whang is a creative musical force, known best for her integral role in some of the world's favorite bands, such as LCD Soundsystem and The Juan Maclean. She is an extraordinarily accomplished and talented individual who, despite her musical energy, remains incredibly low-key, shying away from the spotlight in favor of a more zen-like approach to life. 'I Think I'm Here' captures this beautiful balance of artistic brilliance and genuine authenticity.

To view the full film visit: https://monsterchildren.tv

Directed by: Mattias Evangelista
Produced by: Monster Children Films
Creative Directors: Campbell Milligan & Chris Searl
Producers: Jam Hassan, Naz Kawakami, Lia Mitchell, Rachel Blackley New York Director of Photography: Matthew Pothier
Oakland Director of Photography: Riley Donavan
Edited by: Grace Eyre
Associate Editor: Wyatt Weymouth

Documentary | 15 Minuets | MMXXIV

A young skier reflects on his life growing up in the shadow of Mount Baker.

Featuring: Micah Evangelista Directed & Edited by: Mattias Evangelista

Official Selection: 5 Point Film Festival 2024
Official Selection: Wasatch Mountain Film Festival 2024
Official Selection: Coast Mountain Film Festival 2024
Official Selection: Film Shortage 2024
Official Selection: Beyond the Short 2024
1.4 Awards Shortlist 2025

Documentary | 5 Minuets | MMXXIV