Evan Johnson (filmmaker)

Evan Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker known for his work in experimental and avant-garde cinema. He frequently collaborates with Galen Johnson and Guy Maddin. His films often blend elements of surrealism, historical pastiche, and dark humor.

Johnson's work frequently utilizes low-budget techniques and aesthetics reminiscent of early cinema. He is known for his distinctive visual style, characterized by unusual framing, theatrical artifice, and a focus on dreamlike imagery.

Notable works include collaborations with Maddin, such as The Forbidden Room (2015) and Keyhole (2011), both of which were co-directed and co-written with Galen Johnson. He has also worked on his own projects, often exhibited at film festivals and art galleries. Johnson's filmmaking explores themes of memory, loss, and the intersection of personal and collective histories.