Hannah Peterson is a writer and director. Filmmaker Magazine named her one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film.” Her work has screened at Sundance Film Festival, MoMA, REDCAT, Tribeca Film Festival, and Slamdance Film Festival where she was awarded the AGBO fellowship for her short film, East of the River.
She holds an MFA in Film Directing from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and a BA in Screen Studies from the New School. Prior to her work as a director, Hannah mentored under filmmakers Sean Baker and Chloé Zhao.
CONTACT
Features ︎
Nick Hoagland
nhoagland@wmeagency.com
Hannah Davis
hdavis@wmeagency.com
Television ︎
Daniela Federman
dfederman@wmeagency.com
︎︎︎WORK
Champ
After basketball practice one night, Genevieve reveals a dark secret to her teammates about their coach. Wielding her strategy and grit off the court, Genevieve works together with her teammates to find a way to retaliate. Starring Eva Noblezada, Champ was made with the support of the Tribeca Film Institute Through Her Lens award.
Premiere: Sundance Film Festival 2022 | Link
East of the River
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Teonna is unexpectedly suspended from school and is faced with a day on the streets of Washington, DC. Teonna encounters Malik, who is also out of school, and Sara, who left school because she saw more economic opportunity on the streets. The three set out for an adventure that takes them east of the Anacostia river.
Premiere: Slamdance 2019 | Link
Shook
Disney Channel’s first original scripted series made exclusively for release on YouTube, starring Sofia Wylie and produced by the Duplass Brothers.
The scripted single-camera show centers on 15-year-old Mia , who yearns to dance professionally but is hindered by daily obligations to her family. Mia begins to express her true self through dance with the support of her extroverted best friend, Fredgy, and a new mentor, Ritz, who introduces her to the world of street dance.
Nominated: Emmy for Outstanding Young Adult Program
The Gradutes
