Evan Briggs first became interested in documentary film as a senior in college through the Center for Documentary Studies in Durham, N.C. She moved to San Francisco shortly after graduation in 2000, where she worked as an intern at the Bay Area Video Coalition. The following year, she moved to Seattle and dabbled in several professions: as a production assistant on several independent documentaries, waitress, Festival Coordinator for the Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network, and special education middle school teacher. Evan grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and holds a B.A. in Literature and French from Duke University.

Dear Angela
HD video
12:36 min.

Angela is a 40 year old mother of two living in Pasadena, California. Jacki is a 40 year old mother of seven serving a 40 year prison sentence in Gatesville, Texas. Through a unique prison pen pal program these two women forge an unlikely friendship, finding common ground in their tragic pasts.

Daughterhood
16mm color film
7:19 min

In anticipation of the arrival of twins, a young mother revisits the circumstances of her first pregnancy, explores her relationship with her 4-year-old daughter, and considers her own role as daughter in the face of motherhood.

FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS:

• Women's International Film Festival, 2008

In Shining Armor
Co-directed by Evan Briggs and Tim O'Hara
Digital Video - Widescreen
8:30 min

An inside look at the Medieval world as recreated by the Society of Creative Anachronism, from the perspective of one of its oldest members.

Testament
16mm black and white film
4:02 min.

In this portrait of a spiritual journey, Will Rogers discusses his experience growing up as an Evangelical Christian, the contradictions he encountered, grappling with his own doubts, and finally, where all this questioning has led him.

FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS:

• Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival, 2007