Next City isn’t just a news website, we are a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire social, economic and environmental change in cities. Part of how we do that is by connecting our readers to urban changemakers and holding an annual Vanguard conference bringing together 40 top young urban leaders. The 2015 Vanguard was in Reno this year. We worked with many talented locals to make the event a success. Bryon Evans was our 2015 Vanguard videographer.
Name: Bryon Evans
Current Occupation: Video Producer, Bryon Evans Films
Hometown: Hemet, California
Current City: Reno
Twitter Tag: @BryonEvansFilms
I drink: Coffee
I am an: Extrovert
What is your favorite city and why? Reno! The people here are amazing.
What do you do when you are not working? Snowboarding in winter, camping in summer.
Did you always want to be a video producer? At the age of 14, the moment I left the movie theater after my first viewing of Pulp Fiction, I knew that I would have a career in production.
What is the coolest project you worked on? Shot a pilot TV episode for a travel show in Eastern Europe in the Republic of Georgia.
Bryon in Georgia’s Dartlo village
What are the hard parts about your job? Constantly staying creative can be a challenge. Sometimes I need a break in nature to reboot and recharge.
What is the biggest challenge facing cities today? Climate change and poor government infrastructure.
What makes a successful leader? Someone who can listen to other options yet is not afraid to lead.
What’s your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)? Win an Oscar before I’m 65. Giving myself plenty of time :)
Who do you most admire? Directors and freelancers. Anyone that has the courage to carve their own path has my respect.
What career advice would you give an emerging urban leader? Grow a network of friends and collaborators. Much more can be accomplished with the collaboration of talented, like-minded people.
Next City Vanguard 2015 from Next City on Vimeo.