Epoch Films signs director Haya Waseem for US representation
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Waseem began her career as a documentary editor, allowing her to shape stories and interact intimately with rich, character-driven narratives.
Director Haya Waseem has signed with bi-coastal production company Epoch Films for commercial representation in the US.
Haya Waseem is a Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker, raised in Switzerland and living in Brooklyn. Constantly adapting to new environments and people, Haya developed a keen sense of observation that she weaves into her work. Haya's intuitive sensibilities absorb the undercurrent of a moment and concentrate them into singular frames, creating a dreamlike, sensory experience.
She began her career as a documentary editor, allowing her to shape stories and interact intimately with rich, character-driven narratives. Haya carried those principles of honesty and perspective into her creative work as a director. Her short films have screened at prestigious festivals such as TIFF, Cannes, Berlinale and across all Air Canada flights. She is an alumna of the Director’s Lab program at Norman Jewison’s Canadian Film Centre. Most recently, Haya wrapped principal photography on her first feature film through Telefilm Canada's Talent to Watch program.
“Since before I entered the commercial space, I looked towards Epoch as a hub of creativity and inspiring individuals,” said Haya. “I am excited to be joining Epoch, to be among great company, absorb expert guidance, and to grow and lead with confidence.”
“Haya’s work is intelligent and warm,” said Mindy Goldberg, Founding Partner of Epoch Films. “With an inclusive sensibility she draws on diverse cultural imagery to create touching human stories. She meshes perfectly into Epoch‘s world and we can’t wait to work with her.”
Haya & Epoch are represented in the west by Dexter Randazzo & Jonathan Logan at The Department of Sales; in the east by Tara Averill & John Robertson at Representation; and in the midwest by Chris Brown & Nicole Feddock at Baer Brown Reps.
