About Evolve Productions

Connecting Creative Vision with the Right Backing

Evolve Productions is a film finance and partnership platform that connects independent filmmakers with the investors, brands, and strategic resources they need to bring ambitious stories to the screen. We exist for the creators who have a vision worth funding and the partners who want to be part of something lasting — on-screen credits, brand integration, festival exposure, and long-tail returns.

Our platform is built for independent filmmakers seeking capital and structure, investors looking for meaningful creative partnerships, and brands that want authentic, durable visibility through film. Whether a project is in development, seeking partners, or already in production, Evolve Productions provides the matchmaking, deal structure, and industry relationships to move it forward.

Evolve Productions is co-founded by Candilyn Baribault and Kevin Moore — two driving forces with different strengths and one shared mission. Together, they bridge the gap between creative ambition and the institutional, financial, and community relationships that turn a great story into a produced film.

Meet the Team

One Vision.
Two Driving Forces.

It takes two to tangle. Candilyn and Kevin built Evolve Productions together — different strengths, one shared mission, and the partnership to make it real.

Co-Founder & Managing Principal, Evolve Productions

Candilyn Baribault

Candilyn Baribault is a seasoned corporate strategist, operations leader, and capital matchmaker who connects creative vision with the funding and structure it needs to succeed. With over two decades of experience across multi-unit management, finance, and business development, Candilyn brings practical, real-world execution to every partnership. As Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Evolve Productions, she is the driving force behind connecting independent filmmakers with the right investors, brands, and resources.

Throughout her career, Candilyn has led in demanding, fast-moving industries — serving as a General Sales Manager, Finance Director, and three-time President's Club honoree. She combines a strong grasp of financial structure and compliance with a rare ability to read people and build lasting relationships — whether growing tech platforms, running multi-million-dollar operations, or leading regional non-profit initiatives.

Operations & Leadership: 20+ years managing complex business operations, technology integrations, and high-performance teams across multiple industries.
Capital & Matchmaking: Experienced in joint-venture structuring, fractional leadership, and connecting investors with independent creative projects.
Finance & Compliance: Deep background in financial negotiation, risk management, and building deal structures that hold up under scrutiny.
Founder & Executive Director: Built multiple startups and non-profit organizations from the ground up, with a focus on practical execution and long-term results.
At Evolve Productions, drives the strategy that lets creative partnerships grow with the right structure and backing — bridging the gap between ambitious ideas and real financial outcomes.

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Co-Founder & Executive Partner, Evolve Productions

Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore is one of those rare people who can walk into any room — city hall, a boardroom, a film set — and make things happen. A strategist, civic leader, and relationship builder with decades of real results, Kevin brings the kind of credibility and energy that opens doors others don't even know exist.

He is widely credited as a driving force behind bringing the San Francisco 49ers to the South Bay — playing a central role in securing Levi's Stadium for the City of Santa Clara, a project that hosted Super Bowl 50 and permanently transformed the region's economy. That's not a footnote. That's who Kevin Moore is.

As Co-Founder and Executive Partner of Evolve Productions, Kevin is the connective tissue between creative ambition and the institutional world — bringing his network, his reputation, and his relentless passion for doing big things to every project we take on.

Distinguished Community Leader: Recognized by the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce for sustained leadership and meaningful contributions to the region.
Civic & Executive Leadership: Served as Vice Mayor and City Councilmember for the City of Santa Clara, leading major economic development and infrastructure projects.
Principal, Moore & Moore Regional Relations: Founded a respected community and government relations advisory firm, working with executive boards and organizations across the region.
Board Service: Serves on the Board of Directors for the Mission City Community Fund, guiding funding decisions and community investment.
At Evolve Productions, connects institutional relationships and community networks to help creative projects launch and scale with the right partners and backing.

Board of Advisors

The Minds
Behind the Vision.

A group of working filmmakers, business leaders, and industry veterans — united by the belief that great stories deserve real backing and the right team behind them.