ABOUT KEVIN FORREST
Kevin Forrest was born in New Orleans and moved to Scotland at age ten. While in Scotland, Kevin learned to edit using two VCR's and a makeshift soundboard. To his parents’ dismay, but along with their loving support, several cameras were obliterated while getting the “perfect shot” during the making of numerous skateboard videos. Lessons learned and seven features and multiple music videos worth of experience later, he is now a freelance Director, Cinematographer and independent filmmaker living in Portland Oregon. Kevin is also part of the Great Notion Filmmakers Collective. In addition to his own and others’ film projects, Kevin assists with video production classes at Portland Community College. Kevin’s recognized ability to create stunning visual images has gained his entry into numerous national film festivals.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Best Thriller - Oregon Independent Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Best Actress - Oregon Independent Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Best Feature - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Best Actress - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Official Selection - Switzerland International Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Semi Finalist - Jelly Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Honorable Mention - Hollywood Horrorfest Film Festival
2018 - "Removed" aka "Evolution of Evil" - Director - Semi Finalist - Blastoff Film Festival
2017 - "Death on a Rock" - Director of Photography - Best Cinematography Award - South Texas International Film Festival
2015 - "Death on a Rock" - Director of Photography - Best Cinematography - Portsmouth International Film Festival
2015 - "Death on a Rock" - Director of Photography - Nominated Best Cinematography - Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
2015 - "Death on a Rock" - Director of Photography - Nominated Best Cinematography - Southampton International Film Festival
2014 - "Communication" - Director - Experimental Film Festival - Portland, Oregon
2012 - "Endommage" - Director - Art Beat, New Orleans Film Festival, LA International Film Festival