Shady Hanna is a Toronto-based cinematographer known for his emotionally resonant visual storytelling. Originally from Cairo, he blends cultural depth with cinematic precision, earning acclaim at TIFF, BFI, and the Brooklyn Film Festival. Represented by Mantl and UTA, Shady works across narrative film and high-end commercial projects.
UNITED TALENT AGENCY [US]
SHORT FORMAT
Robert Arakelian
O: (310) 246 6040
arakelianr@unitedtalent.com
UNITED TALENT AGENCY [UK/EU]
COMMERCIALS
Polly Hartley
+44 (0) 7545 139 545
polly.hartley@unitedtalent.com
LONG FORMAT [US]
Ella Mastrippolito
O: (310) 246-6040
mastrippolito@unitedtalent.com
LONG FORMAT [UK/EU]
Sibella Dowad
+44 (0) 20 7278 3331
sibella.dowad@unitedtalent.com
MANTL [CAN]
arlene@mantlreps.tv
monica@mantlreps.tv
maggie@mantlreps.tv
sara@mantlreps.tv
DIRECT
shady.hnn@gmail.com
instagram @shadyhanna
Shady Hanna is a Toronto-based cinematographer known for his emotionally resonant visual storytelling. Originally from Cairo, he blends cultural depth with cinematic precision, earning acclaim at TIFF, BFI, and the Brooklyn Film Festival. Represented by Mantl and UTA, Shady works across narrative film and high-end commercial projects.
UNITED TALENT AGENCY [US]
SHORT FORMAT
Robert Arakelian
O: (310) 246 6040
arakelianr@unitedtalent.com
UNITED TALENT AGENCY [UK/EU]
COMMERCIALS
Polly Hartley
+44 (0) 7545 139 545
polly.hartley@unitedtalent.com
LONG FORMAT [US]
Ella Mastrippolito
O: (310) 246-6040
mastrippolito@unitedtalent.com
LONG FORMAT [UK/EU]
Sibella Dowad
+44 (0) 20 7278 3331
sibella.dowad@unitedtalent.com
MANTL [CAN]
arlene@mantlreps.tv
monica@mantlreps.tv
maggie@mantlreps.tv
sara@mantlreps.tv
DIRECT
shady.hnn@gmail.com
instagram @shadyhanna
UNITED TALENT AGENCY [US]
SHORT FORMAT
Robert Arakelian
O: (310) 246 6040
arakelianr@unitedtalent.com
UNITED TALENT AGENCY [UK/EU]
COMMERCIALS
Polly Hartley
+44 (0) 7545 139 545
polly.hartley@unitedtalent.com
LONG FORMAT [US]
Ella Mastrippolito
O: (310) 246-6040
mastrippolito@unitedtalent.com
LONG FORMAT [UK/EU]
Sibella Dowad
+44 (0) 20 7278 3331
sibella.dowad@unitedtalent.com
MANTL [CAN]
arlene@mantlreps.tv
monica@mantlreps.tv
maggie@mantlreps.tv
sara@mantlreps.tv
DIRECT
shady.hnn@gmail.com
instagram @shadyhanna
BEEN HERE 'LIP & LEGS'
NARRATIVE
2024
DIRECTOR
Sammy Rawal
PRODUCTION CO.
PIQUE
FORMAT
16mm Film
“been here”. Set in late 90s Toronto during the height of music television, two videogirls, Angel Rae and Cola, go head to head in music video rehearsals. — But don’t expect any sexy dance moves or iconic choreography. This isn’t a fantasy, it’s a horror show.”
BEEN HERE 'LIP & LEGS'
NARRATIVE
DIRECTOR
Sammy Rawal
PRODUCTION CO.
PIQUE
FORMAT
16mm Film
“been here”. Set in late 90s Toronto during the height of music television, two videogirls, Angel Rae and Cola, go head to head in music video rehearsals. — But don’t expect any sexy dance moves or iconic choreography. This isn’t a fantasy, it’s a horror show.”
2024
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© 2025, All rights reserved