Porchlight

After a tragic suicide, a family gathers to unravel the mystery of their troubled daughter, and to care for a child left behind.

Written by: Hannah Akins
Directed by: Hannah Akins
Produced by: Shayna Goldberg and Cassie Rosa

Hannah Akins

Hannah Blair Akins was born and raised in flowery Greensboro, North Carolina, where she developed an adoration for nature, music, poetry, and philosophy. Inspired by her father’s avant-garde paintings and sculptures and her grandparents’ rich involvement in art, theater, and costume design, Hannah began drawing and painting at a young age, and soon developed an intense interest in film.

Hannah is pursuing a career in screenwriting and filmmaking, focusing on the synthesis of film and pragmatic philosophy. She was granted the 2019 Creative Achievement Award for her efforts in filmmaking and screenwriting.

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