Director's Works
EVOL Hayley Reeve
Hayley makes films about unapologetic women refusing to bend to societal expectations.
Her recent projects include This is Zoe, which she wrote, starred in, and produced. The film won "Best Open Short Film" at Raindance, the "Powerful Voice Award" for her writing, and the "Audience Award" at Tweetfest, alongside nominations at BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festivals. She also wrote, directed, starred in, and produced Mind Body Soul, a poetic online series featuring Karolina Conchet (The Little Mermaid, Disney).
Hayley recently wrapped principal photography on EVOL, a film she wrote, directed, and produced. Starring Amelia Jayne Clarkson (Red Rose, The Last Kingdom), EVOL has garnered support as a Kino Original, following successful funding from the BIFA-qualifying Kino Short Film Festival and Genera Films.
She is currently writing her debut feature film, Method, in development with Maria Carranza from Script Compass. Hayley was recently selected for the Women in Film & TV Australia and Cinefest Writer's Retreat 2024 for further development on the script.
As the founder of Harp On Productions, Hayley is dedicated to dismantling deeply embedded societal expectations of the modern woman through the power of storytelling. She is also the executive producer for projects such as Diary of a Ghost, featuring Mia Rodgers (Sex Lives of College Girls, HBO), and The Line, associated with Firewood Pictures.
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EVOL is a story about love and its darker, more complex sides. It's not just about the joy and beauty of love, but the challenges, mistakes, and emotional turmoil that come with it.
In this film, I wanted to explore the internal battles we face when love becomes a mirror, reflecting back our insecurities, fears, and unresolved pasts. Through the character Dolly, we see how love can be both an empowering and destructive force.
At its core, EVOL is about self-discovery and the sometimes painful truth that love doesn’t always follow the narrative we expect. It asks: How do we love when we’re still learning to love ourselves? And how do we cope with the consequences when love exposes our deepest vulnerabilities?
I’m excited to bring this deeply personal story to life, hoping it resonates with others who’ve experienced the complexities of love in all its forms. I lost my own identity through repeating patterns in relationships. Eventually, I found the courage to put myself first, and through EVOL, I hope to inspire others to do the same.
