Hannah Meader
Summary
Budding director of photography and camera operator, as well as a technical and creative collaborator. Passionate, hardworking, and grounded in equipment management, lighting, and shot composition fundamentals. Previous work spans a wide range of budgets, varying crew sizes, and genres, fostering innovation, and requiring flexibility. A student of life, thriving amidst the Bay Area's creative landscape.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Photography
We'd Be Friends
San Francisco
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Designed and developed the shot list and storyboard independently, and operated the camera.
- Directed lighting setups to enhance mood and atmosphere.
- Managed shot compositions to ensure visual interest and the director's intent.
- Edited and colored using Adobe Premiere and Davinci Resolve studios.
Director of Photography
Blink
San Francisco
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated camera equipment for Senior thesis production.
- Directed lighting setups to enhance mood and atmosphere in scenes.
- Managed shot compositions to ensure visual consistency and interest.
First Assistant Camera
Matcha Mike
San Francisco
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with the cinematographer to achieve desired shot composition.
Second Assistant Camera
A Commentary
San Francisco
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted camera operators in setting up and adjusting equipment.
- Managed camera inventory and ensured proper maintenance of gear.
Second Assistant Camera
Delivery for Eileen
San Francisco
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted camera operators in setting up and adjusting equipment.
- Managed camera inventory and ensured proper maintenance of gear.
Director of Photography
Happy Birthday
San Francisco
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Designed, directed, and filmed a one-minute short.
Production Assistant
Old People
Olympia
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in daily production tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Acting
Stalled
San Francisco
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and develop performances.
Assistant Director
Cheesework
San Francisco
04.2025 - 04.2025
- On-set organization of all departments, and time management.
Art Director
The Break
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Produced and prepared all props and costumes vital for production.
Production Assistant
Cherry
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted in daily production tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Production Assistant
Dreams
San Francisco
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in daily production tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Acting
Suture
San Francisco
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and develop performances.
First Assistant Camera
Make a Wish
San Francisco
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in setting up camera equipment for various shots.
- Collaborated with the cinematographer to achieve desired shot composition.
Assistant Director
The Inevitable
San Francisco
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed on-set operations for department heads, on the first day of production, to ensure smooth production flow.
Second Assistant Camera
The Worker
San Francisco
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Slate operation and equipment support.
Second Assistant Camera
Nightingale in Paradise
San Francisco
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted camera operators in setting up and adjusting equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Olympia High School
Olympia, WA06-2023
Skills
- Cinematography
- Camera operation
- Visual composition
- Lighting design, currently enrolled in an advanced lighting course
- Focus pulling
- Lens selection and changes
- Camera movement
- Equipment maintenance
- Digital editing (experience with Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve)
Job
- Director of Photography
- Camera Operator
- First Assistant Camera
- Second Assistant Camera
- Camera Production Assistant
- Production Assistant
Timeline
Director of Photography
We'd Be Friends
11.2025 - 11.2025
Director of Photography
Blink
11.2025 - 11.2025
First Assistant Camera
Matcha Mike
11.2025 - 11.2025
Second Assistant Camera
A Commentary
11.2025 - 11.2025
Second Assistant Camera
Delivery for Eileen
11.2025 - 11.2025
Director of Photography
Happy Birthday
10.2025 - 10.2025
Production Assistant
Old People
08.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Director
Cheesework
04.2025 - 04.2025
Art Director
The Break
04.2025 - 04.2025
Production Assistant
Cherry
03.2025 - 03.2025
Production Assistant
Dreams
02.2025 - 02.2025
First Assistant Camera
Make a Wish
11.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Director
The Inevitable
11.2024 - 11.2024
Acting
Suture
11.2024 - 12.2024
Second Assistant Camera
The Worker
05.2024 - 05.2024
Second Assistant Camera
Nightingale in Paradise
05.2024 - 05.2024
Acting
Stalled
04.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
High School Diploma -
Olympia High School