Vancouver, BC, Canada
$500 - $1000 / Day
Request QuoteHannah Walsh likes to believe that she will one day be able to develop gills and live in the sea. She spent four years living and working in Costa Rica as an in-water surf cinematographer before moving to her new home in Vancouver, British Columbia where she is pursuing her career as a documentary filmmaker. Her first self produced and directed film Skin Swimmer, had its world premiere at Mountainfilm in 2022 and made headlines. She also directed, shot, and edit and an environmental documentary film for Carve Designs, Mother’s, Purpose, and the Future that will be premiering across festivals this year. As a recent graduate of Capilano Universities Documentary Film program, Her ability to work all parts of production including producing, filming, and editing has allowed her to work for a number of notable organizations, businesses, and clients in the surfing industry through her freelance work, always bringing their vision to life through her unique lens. As an emerging director, her work focuses on bringing awareness to the need for more inclusivity in action sports. Her empathetic and curious nature combined with her extensive background in competitive collegiate swimming provides her the unique skill-set to craft heartfelt and compelling stories that she hopes will spark positive change in the world. When she’s not filming, you can find her frolicking in the frigid and vast waves of the Pacific Northwest.
Produced for Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Promotional film for B-Lab that increased awareness about their new action manager tool that calculates the environmental, social, and economic metrics for businesses to “do good”. Directed, shot, and edited by: Hannah Walsh
Produced for Carve Designs
In this film, we explore the idea that we don’t inherit the Earth from our ancestors, as much as we borrow it from our children. From shimmering seas to dust swept deserts, the outdoors is more than just ours to enjoy, it’s ours to care for. We have a duty to preserve and protect the planet for those who come after. As women, as caretakers and as mothers, we understand. Directed, Shot, and edited : Hannah Walsh
Produced for Spark Storytelling
WORLD PREMIERE: MOUNTAINFILM 2022 Waking up on a cold, winter Vancouver morning, most people choose to stay inside sipping their steaming coffee. This is not the case for Roberta Cenedese, as her mornings look drastically different. Instead, she wakes up and heads for the ocean to dive into the frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest, only wearing a bathing suit. Through triumph and failure, Roberta trains for one of the most challenging feats in action sports; an ice mile in three degree water. Join resident seals on this gripping and adventurous journey, where Roberta’s intimate connection with the Salish Sea is front and center.
Produced for Sierra Nevada Brewing
Promotional short film highlighting Sierra Nevada's partnership with The Changing Tides Foundation created to strengthen the local surf community by becoming more inclusive to women in San Diego, California. This film was selected to be shared on Sierra Nevada's main instagram page. Directed, shot, and edited by: Hannah Walsh
Produced for Hustle it Up Films
After learning of her parents' newfound, post-vacation environmental awareness, filmmaker Jazeen Hollings travels to Costa Rica to Bodhi Surf + Yoga, the first certified B Corporation surf and yoga Camp, where she learns about an eye-opening approach to business, surfing and yoga. Jazeen learned that the health of our oceans and planet are at a crossroads. With new and sustainable ways of doing business and conscious consumption habits, small changes can lead to big results. Cinematographer / Drone Pilot / Production Assistant - Hannah Walsh
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