Hannah Peterson, a multifaceted writer and director, hails from Los Angeles, California, and has made a name for herself in the film industry through her impressive educational background and professional collaborations.
As a graduate of the esteemed MFA program in Film Directing at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts),Hannah has had the privilege of honing her craft under the guidance of renowned filmmakers, including Sean Baker and Chloé Zhao.
This talented individual has garnered significant recognition in the industry, having been named one of the 25 new faces of independent film by Filmmaker Magazine in 2018.
Hannah's film, East of the River, premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival and Slamdance Film Festival in 2019, where it garnered a jury honorable mention and earned Hannah the esteemed Russo brothers fellowship.
Throughout her career, Hannah's work has been supported by some of the most prominent organizations in the industry, including the Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, and SFFilm, further solidifying her position as a rising star in the world of independent filmmaking.
