Hannah Janal

Hannah Janal is an accomplished filmmaker with extensive experience in various roles including executive producer, writer, director, and chief creative officer. Her work has been recognized at numerous film festivals including Cleveland, Los Angeles, Slamdance, Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Woodstock. She is currently an Executive Producer for "Passages," a 2023 film directed by Ira Sachs. imdb+2

She is the Chief Creative Officer at Bootstrap Films, a role she has held since August 2013, indicating a long-standing commitment to creative leadership in film production. Her work with Bootstrap Films includes producing the recognized short film "NYC! Sound (Back) On". site+1

Hannah also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Film department at Montclair State University, demonstrating her dedication to education and fostering new talent in the film industry. ratemyprofessors

Her personal experience with Guillain-Barré Syndrome inspired her thesis film, "What Doesn't Kill You," which she co-wrote and produced while pursuing her MFA at Columbia University. This project highlights her ability to draw from personal challenges to create impactful and awareness-driven narratives, as well as her interest in portraying nuanced perspectives on topics like daily life in Israel during wartime. indiegogo+1

Beyond her film career, Hannah has experience in communications and project management, including roles as a freelance journalist for the Jerusalem Post, a Communications Intern at Seeds of Peace, and a Project Manager at Websense. She also founded Jsitter.com, demonstrating entrepreneurial drive.