Person
Evan Weidenkeller
Camera · Long Beach, California, USA
Biography
Evan Weidenkeller is an award-winning freelance director of photography (DP) and cinematographer based in Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. A graduate of the AFI Conservatory with an MFA in Cinematography, Evan is known for his ability to bring directors’ visions to life through innovative use of light and composition. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to visual storytelling, combining technical precision with creative artistry. Evan’s cinematography has been recognized at major international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Slamdance Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). He is celebrated in the film industry for creative collaboration, striking visual aesthetics, and a thoughtful approach to lighting and camera work, making him a sought-after DP for projects that demand cinematic storytelling and visual impact.
Known for

Creature Features
Self

Ghost Show
Director of Photography

Rainbow Girls
Director of Photography

Ringing Rocks
Director of Photography

Rochelles
Cinematography
La Macana
Director of Photography

Losing Season
Director of Photography

Hellmouth
Cinematography

A Wake
Director of Photography

My Own Mecca
Executive Producer
Filmography
- 2025Losing SeasonDirector of Photography
- 2025Rainbow GirlsDirector of Photography
- 2024Ghost ShowDirector of Photography
- 2024RochellesCinematography
- 2023Holding on ForeverDirector of Photography
- 2022Ringing RocksDirector of Photography
- 2022La MacanaDirector of Photography
- 2022HellmouthCinematography
- 2020My Own MeccaExecutive Producer
- 2019A WakeDirector of Photography
- 2016Creature FeaturesSelf
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