Hannah Cheesman

Hannah Cheesman

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Biography

Hannah is a multifaceted creative professional, recognized for her exceptional talents as a director, writer, and actor. Her impressive body of work spans a wide range of genres and mediums, including feature films, shorts, television, and commercials, with her projects having been showcased at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Palm Springs, and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

As a director, Hannah has achieved significant success, with her feature film "The Boathouse" winning the Grand Prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2021 and the Best Feature Thriller award at the San Diego International Film Festival in the same year. Her most recent short film, "Succor", premiered at TIFF in 2020. Additionally, Hannah has directed several commercial campaigns for prominent brands, including The Raptors, The Blue Jays, Scotiabank, and TD bank.

Hannah's impressive credentials also extend to her work in television, where she has co-created, written, and produced the landmark web series "Whatever, Linda", which has garnered an impressive 20 awards to date, including the inaugural Canneseries In Development competition at MIPtv. The series is currently being adapted into an hour-long cable series with Bell Crave, executive produced by Graeme Manson, the acclaimed creator of Snowpiercer and Orphan Black.

As a writer, Hannah has contributed to several notable television shows, including Workin' Moms on Netflix, Find Me in Paris on Hulu, and the writers' room of Orphan Black. Furthermore, Hannah has also made a name for herself as an actor, with credits including Airiam on Star Trek: Discovery and Tina Holbridge on Schitt's Creek.

Throughout her career, Hannah has received numerous accolades and recognition, including being named a TIFF Emerging Canadian Filmmaker and a Playback 5 to Watch. Her dedication to her craft and her impressive body of work have solidified her position as a talented and versatile creative professional in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2023
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2019
Volcano
Volcano as Hannah
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Hudson & Rex
Hudson & Rex as Sophie Doucette
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Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery as Lt. Cmdr. Airiam
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2017
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2013
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2011
Air Emergency
Air Emergency as Air Traffic Controller
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2022
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2021
The Boathouse
The Boathouse as Director
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2019
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2017
The Definites
The Definites as Director, Writer