directing
the stain / short film (2025)
currently in post productionThe 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
Another hole in the head
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
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
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
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