Arrivals & Departures: Flying Fish signs new director Charlotte Evans for New Zealand

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AUCKLAND, Today: Flying Fish has added director Charlotte Evans to its roster for representation in New Zealand, bringing a filmmaker known for blending cinematic craft with emotionally grounded storytelling.

Charlotte’s style sits where visual artistry meets raw honesty, shaped by strong performance instincts and a look grounded in authenticity.

Charlotte began in London, training under editor Rick Waller before relocating to New Zealand in 2009, quickly becoming a sought-after director across commercials, music videos and documentary projects.

Charlotte has directed award-winning music videos for artists including Kimbra, Aldous Harding, Benee and The DMA’s, collecting CLIPPED Festival wins for Best Director and Best Editor.

Charlotte’s short film Give Kate A Voice was named a Webby Honoree and picked up Silver at the NZCINE Awards.

Charlotte has also directed campaigns for brands including Adidas, AIA, the NSW Government and Tourism New Zealand, contributing to the globally awarded Good Morning World platform.


“Charlotte brings a rare combination of experience, instinct, and genuine curiosity to her work, and her passion for mining real truths within storytelling is something very special.” – Samantha Attenborough, Executive Producer


Across Charlotte’s work runs a clear thread: cinematic texture, instinctive performances and stories grounded in identity, community and social change.

Samantha Attenborough, Executive Producer says, “Having another unique and provocative female director to bring into the fold is incredibly exciting for us.

“Charlotte brings a rare combination of experience, instinct, and genuine curiosity to her work, and her passion for mining real truths within storytelling is something very special.

“She has a way of uncovering authentic human moments and translating them into work that feels both emotionally honest and visually compelling, which is exactly the kind of voice we’re proud to champion.”

Charlotte Evans says, “I’m thrilled to be joining Flying Fish in New Zealand. Their commitment to distinctive, director-driven storytelling really resonates with me, and I’m proud to sit alongside such an exceptional roster of filmmakers.”


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