Gareth Evans

Prolific in the realm of action and thriller genres, Gareth Evans was born in 1980, in the small town of Hirwaun, Wales, United Kingdom. Active as a director since 2006, Evans garnered international acclaim with his Indonesian martial arts films "Merantau" (2009), "The Raid: Redemption" (2011), and "The Raid 2" (2014), earning him multiple awards including the Midnight Madness Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. His signature style is characterized by elaborately choreographed fight scenes, intense pacing, and an unflinching depiction of violence. Those who know Gareth often praise him for his relentless passion for filmmaking, his ability to evoke extraordinary performances from his actors, and his humble, down-to-earth demeanor off-set.