Hannah Varnell is a director, cinematographer, and creative producer.

She works with brands and independent artists to showcase imagery that has often been underrepresented in mainstream media.

She enjoys creating worlds that exist in a magical, dreamlike subset of reality. Her background in camera influences her directing approach, and she is always looking to move the camera creatively through space. She is most inspired by media that creates empathy between strangers and provides opportunities for healing.

Recent directing work premiered at Tribeca as part of “Battleground,” a film about reproductive rights by Cynthia Lowen. She has produced and shot for BBC, New York Times, Al Jazeera Digital, Bravo, and Travel Channel.

She co-founded Bloodbath Studio, an Austin-based production house committed to elevating inclusivity standards in runway and film. Bloodbath throws an annual fall show and art experience uplifting queer and independent artists in Austin, Texas.

When she’s not making films, you can find her at a thrift shop, resetting her nervous system at an electronic show, or in the woods.