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
SLEEP TALKING
NARRATIVE
2024
DIRECTOR
Ethan Godell
PRODUCER
Ryan Bobkin
AWARDS
Best Short Film Canadian Film Fest (2025)
FORMAT
16mm
DISTRIBUTION
La Distributrice de Films
SELECTIONS
Festival du Nouveau Cinema 2024 (World Premiere) Canadian Film Fest Canada (2025) Festival du film canadien de Dieppe France (2025)
SLEEP TALKING is an absurdist comedy-drama that explores where our minds go when we can't fall asleep. It follows DAVID, a tired 20-something experiencing a sleepless night. He meanders into an office space—the metaphorical representation of his mind—and spends the night on menial tasks to uncover why he is unable to sleep.
SLEEP TALKING
NARRATIVE
DIRECTOR
Ethan Godell
PRODUCER
Ryan Bobkin
AWARDS
Best Short Film Canadian Film Fest (2025)
FORMAT
16mm
DISTRIBUTION
La Distributrice de Films
SELECTIONS
Festival du Nouveau Cinema 2024 (World Premiere) Canadian Film Fest Canada (2025) Festival du film canadien de Dieppe France (2025)
SLEEP TALKING is an absurdist comedy-drama that explores where our minds go when we can't fall asleep. It follows DAVID, a tired 20-something experiencing a sleepless night. He meanders into an office space—the metaphorical representation of his mind—and spends the night on menial tasks to uncover why he is unable to sleep.
2024
© 2025, All rights reserved
© 2025, All rights reserved