Hannah Levin
writer, filmmaker, actor
ABOUT
Hannah Levin (she/her) is a writer, filmmaker, and actor based in Los Angeles. She creates comedies that explore power dynamics and the complexities between independence and community.
Hannah has worked on shows like THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS and assisted comedy writers on overall deals at 20th Television and ABC Signature, helping with all aspects of script development. Additionally, Hannah served as an Executive Producer on FINTECH, an independent pilot written/directed by Mekki Leeper (JURY DUTY), which screened across the U.S. in fall 2023.
Most recently, Hannah wrote, directed, and starred in GOLDEN CHILD: a dark comedy short film that had its World Premiere at Aspen Shortsfest in April 2024. The short is currently on a festival run and has played at the Seattle International Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, among others.
Hannah is a graduate of Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Film Studies and English.
A decorated athlete as well, Hannah received the Most Improved Player award for her mediocre but effortful contributions to her fifth-grade field hockey team.
GOLDEN CHILD
dark comedy short film // 10 minutes // 2024
A young woman is reunited with her childhood friend at a pool party and reckons with the fact that he used to pee on her when they were kids.
Written & Directed by Hannah Levin
Starring: Hannah Levin, Seth Morris, Gillian Vigman, Sachin Bhatt, Babe Howard
Produced by Gracie Catanzarite
Line Producer: Liz Maupin
Consulting Producer: Mekki Leeper
Director of Photography: Ali Arminio
Editor: Chelsea Taylor
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
ASPEN SHORTSFEST (WORLD PREMIERE)
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
AESTHETICA FILM FESTIVAL
THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE
SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
CATALINA FILM FESTIVAL
THE LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL
FTC SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE)
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
NEW FILMMAKERS LOS ANGELES
DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL
NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL
WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL
RIDGEWAY INDEPENDENT FILM FEST
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL
PRESS
ROT
comedy short // 2 minutes // 2024
Hannah must save face at a dinner party after all she's been doing lately is bed rotting.
Written & Directed by Hannah Levin
Starring: Hannah Levin, Ellie Cooper Lynch, Sam Oh
Produced by Grayson Propst
Director of Photography: Ali Arminio
Editor: Abbey Letizia
FINTECH
independent comedy comedy pilot // 28 minutes // 2023
A workplace comedy about two tech bros running their company into the ground.
Written & Directed by Mekki Leeper
Executive Producers: Mekki Leeper & Hannah Levin
Starring: Mekki Leeper, Holmes, Zack Fox