Hannah Marks is a talented and accomplished actress and filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry at a young age. In 2017, she was named one of Rolling Stone's 25 under 25 Artists Changing the World, a testament to her innovative and impactful work.
As a filmmaker, Marks made her feature directorial debut with After Everything (2018),which she co-wrote and directed, and premiered to rave reviews at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival. The film was also nominated for the Game Changer award, a significant recognition of her talent and dedication.
In addition to her work behind the camera, Marks has also established herself as a talented actress. She has four films slated for release in 2019, including Banana Split (2018),which she stars in, co-wrote, and produced. Her previous acting credits include starring roles in The Runaways (2010) and Dawn (2014),both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, as well as The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
Marks has also had a successful career in television, with notable roles in the Golden Globe-nominated series Necessary Roughness (2011) and the Emmy-nominated series Weeds (2005). She has also appeared in three seasons of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) for BBC America/AMC Studios, opposite Elijah Wood, and her work has recently premiered on Hulu.
In addition to her filmmaking and acting credits, Marks has also made a name for herself as a talented short filmmaker. Her short film BearGirl (2017) was a finalist for the 2018 Sundance Ignite, a program highlighting filmmakers ages 18-24. Her previous shorts have played at numerous festivals, including Two Dollar Bill (2016),which won Best Short at the CineYouth program of the Chicago International Film Festival, highlighting filmmakers under the age of 22.
Marks currently resides in both Los Angeles and New York, and continues to be a rising star in the entertainment industry.