directing

MRI brain scan with red stain, titled 'The Stain'.

the stain / short film

currently in post production

The story of Peter and his attempt to balance his family and his mind, but begins to derail, unable to keep things at bay.

ABOUT

Starring: Torrance coombs, Jenny Gulley, and Houston Towe

Directed: By Eleni Rivera

Written by: jt neal & matt singletary

Produced by: Spencer Drees, jt neal, chelsea matthews and Eleni Rivera

Director of Photography: ellin aldana

Production Design By: Rachel Leggett

Original Music By: Alexander Taylor

FESTIVALS

TBA

Abstract illustration of a woman and a man, with the text 'Say Something' at the top on a green background.

say something (2023) / short film

Tatiana's flight instinct kicks in as her boyfriend, David, tries to peel her emotional layers to navigate out where their relationship is heading, but Tatiana is already headed for the door.

ABOUT

Starring: Stephanie Andrea Barron, Rene Moran, Angelina Marie Broyles, and Jason Markoff.

Directed: By Eleni Rivera

Written by: Chelsea M Matthews

Produced by: Chelsea M Matthews, Spencer Drees, and Eleni Rivera

Director of Photography: Haley Shepard

Production Design By: Rachel Leggett

Original Music By: Alexander Taylor

FESTIVALS

LA INTERNATIONAL SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2023

ADDITIONAL FESTIVALS tbA

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"The Gazer" movie poster featuring a blue pickup truck parked under a starry night sky with a person reclining on the hood.

The gazer (2021) / short film

a grounded sci-fi short film about a man and his tedious journey to prove the existence of extra terrestrial life.

about

Starring: Joshua Decker, Candice Bennett, Bianca Mihailov


Directed By: Eleni Rivera & spencer drees


Written By: Eleni Rivera


Produced By: Chelsea Matthews, Eleni Rivera, Spencer Drees


Director of Photography: Haley Shepard


Production Design By: Jessalyn Lauree


Original Music By: Alexander Taylor

festivals

Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival - Winner Best Cinematography

International Sci-Fi &Fantasy Film Festival

Berlin Sci-Fi Film Festival - Nominated Best Score

Georgia Latino International Film Festival

Roswell Sci-Fi Film Festival - Winner Best Short & Best Cinematography

McMinnville Sci-Fi Film Festival

Fargo Fantastic Film Festival - Nominated Best Short

LA Under The Stars - Winner Best SciFi Short & Best Score, Nominated Best Actor & Best Directors

Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival - Nominated Best Short

Indie Shorts Awards Cannes - Nominated Best Directors, Best Cinematography, Best Score

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A romantic movie poster for 'Love in Seasons' featuring a close-up of a couple embracing in low light. The film is written and directed by Eleni Rivera, starring Angelina Broyles and Logan Clark. Other credits include producer Spencer Drees and director of photography Haley Shepard. It is a Ridgeview Entertainment production.

love in seasons (2019) / short film

A short film that captures love while amidst the changing of seasons. As the seasons change, so does the relationship.

ABOUT

Starring: Angelina Broyles & Logan Clark

Directed: By Eleni Rivera

Written by: eleni rivera

Produced by: Spencer Drees, and Eleni Rivera

Director of Photography: Haley Shepard


press

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Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Eleni Rivera: After years of being an assistant to some amazing director’s and producer’s, I was ready to do my own thing. To have my own project. One day I woke up and said, I’m finally doing this. Two weeks later, we were on set shooting!

festival

January 2020 Romance Festival in Los Angeles - Best cinematography