HANNAH PETERSON
Via Negativa
Feature, Narrative
2026
︎︎ World Premiere: Tribeca Festival
After the death of his childhood friend, a young priest abandons his diocese and sets out on a restless American pilgrimage. With a wounded coyote reluctantly in tow, his journey becomes a strange procession of roadside encounters that slowly lead him back to the past he’s been trying to outrun.
Produced by Complementary Colors. Executive Produced by Samantha Quan (Anora). Featuring Young Mazino (Beef) as Father Dan, with an ensemble including Zoë Winters, Keith Kupferer, Mimi Ryder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Jee Young Han, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Hale, and Stanley Simons.
After the death of his childhood friend, a young priest abandons his diocese and sets out on a restless American pilgrimage. With a wounded coyote reluctantly in tow, his journey becomes a strange procession of roadside encounters that slowly lead him back to the past he’s been trying to outrun.
Produced by Complementary Colors. Executive Produced by Samantha Quan (Anora). Featuring Young Mazino (Beef) as Father Dan, with an ensemble including Zoë Winters, Keith Kupferer, Mimi Ryder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Jee Young Han, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Hale, and Stanley Simons.
The Graduates
Feature, Narrative
2023
︎ US Premiere: Tribeca Festival
︎ European Premiere: Deauville American Film Festival
A year after losing her boyfriend to gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school while navigating an uncertain future within a community still searching for ways to heal.
Produced by Pinky Promise. Executive Produced by Chloé Zhao (Nomadland). Featuring Mina Sundwall, Alex Hibbert, John Cho, Yasmeen Fletcher, Ewan Manley, Maria Dizzia, and Kelly O’Sullivan. The Graduates premiered at Tribeca Festival in 2023 where it was awarded Best Cinematography in U.S. Narrative. Its European premiere will be at the 2023 Deauville American Film Festival.
︎ European Premiere: Deauville American Film Festival
A year after losing her boyfriend to gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school while navigating an uncertain future within a community still searching for ways to heal.
Produced by Pinky Promise. Executive Produced by Chloé Zhao (Nomadland). Featuring Mina Sundwall, Alex Hibbert, John Cho, Yasmeen Fletcher, Ewan Manley, Maria Dizzia, and Kelly O’Sullivan. The Graduates premiered at Tribeca Festival in 2023 where it was awarded Best Cinematography in U.S. Narrative. Its European premiere will be at the 2023 Deauville American Film Festival.
Champ
Short, Narrative
2019
︎ US Premiere: Sundance Film Festival
︎Recipient of the 2019 Through Her Lens grant
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.
Produced by Taylor Shung (Past Lives) and Alex Coco (Anora). Starring Eva Noblezada, Champ was made with the support of the Tribeca Film Institute's Through Her Lens award and Pulse Films.
︎Recipient of the 2019 Through Her Lens grant
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.
Produced by Taylor Shung (Past Lives) and Alex Coco (Anora). Starring Eva Noblezada, Champ was made with the support of the Tribeca Film Institute's Through Her Lens award and Pulse Films.
Shook
Series, Narrative
2019
︎ 2020 Nominee Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Young Adult Program
︎ Featured on Disney +
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.
Starring Sofia Wylie and produced by the Duplass Brothers. Shook was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Young Adult Program.
︎ Featured on Disney +
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.
Starring Sofia Wylie and produced by the Duplass Brothers. Shook was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Young Adult Program.
East of the River
Short, Narrative
2019
︎ US Premiere: Slamdance Film Festival
︎ Recipient of the 2019 Russo Brothers Award
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.
Created in collaboration with local high schoolers, East of the River is an unflinching portrait of the education and lived experience of teenagers finding their way through an overburdened public school system.
Starring Ayiana T. Davis, Steloni Mason, Malachi Mack.
︎ Recipient of the 2019 Russo Brothers Award
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.
Created in collaboration with local high schoolers, East of the River is an unflinching portrait of the education and lived experience of teenagers finding their way through an overburdened public school system.
Starring Ayiana T. Davis, Steloni Mason, Malachi Mack.