FILM NETWORKING

Stunts-woman in Once Upon A Time, Smallville, Cabin in the Woods - Maja Aro

Set decorator of Man of Steel, Cabin in the Woods, The Revenant (Oscar nominated) - Hamish Purdy

Actress in Pride&Prejudice, The Tudors, and writer-director of Juliet Remembered - Tamzin Merchant

Three of the few connections I have made in Canada's and England's film industry. Beyond thrilled to continue my theatre and film endeavours in Bristol and the UK for a more hands-on experience!

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Reflection in the UK

Up until the beginning of this year, I felt set on a path of acting in UBC's BFA Acting program. Unfortunately last October, a sudden family circumstance occurred. I was left to feel extremely homesick, confused about how to deal with my emotions, and in a state of limbo on whether to continue the program, or university.

Taking one day off and immediately jumping back into acting went quickly downhill. I buried my feelings in work, exercise– ultimately doing anything to keep my mind occupied. But this method only led to more emotional outbursts. From here, I took a two-week breather and began to re-evaluate my decisions. Thankfully my professors understood. They allowed me to fly back to Singapore and drop from the program. I realised that I needed a less concentrated program – one that would help me to focus on myself and my health.

Seeing family and old friends in Singapore and Japan once again after this chaotic time is a moment I treasure to this day. I was slowly able to accept the unexpected death of my great aunt – a lovely lady who I’d spent a lot of time with last summer and who supported me hugely in my pursuit of theatre.

After my much needed break, I was officially enrolled as a BA major in Theatre Studies, which I also see as better suited to my goals and needs. Now, I have a newfound love for screenwriting, directing and the world of film from taking more film modules in my last semester of 2nd year (planning production, film studies and screenwriting.) With a more flexible degree, I am ecstatic to have been accepted to study theatre and film in Bristol Uni! A leading UK university that was my first choice long ago and that has re-entered into my life.

Having finished the last semester with a greater knowledge of the film industry, and currently being in England having completed a summer course in LAW– these open doors&windows that I cherish wouldn’t have be available if the BFA door didn’t close. While my aunt is not physically with me, I know that my creative endeavours will contain a part of her. 

Bio:

An actor-director-writer enthusiast doing a BA Theatre Major in UBC. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Singapore, ethnically English and Filipina, studying in Vancouver and currently abroad in England, Hannah aspires to share her international stories with others. From a performer to an audience member, she relishes in both in front and behind the scenes. She marvels about how drama sparks the intellect, raises queries and conversations about social, historical, political or even environmental topics. Whether Hannah's roles on stage be cross-gender or type-cast, they have broadened her perspectives of the way of life through the chance to step into different shoes.

In United World College of South East Asia’s (UWCSEA) promenade production: ‘The Pity of War’

 In UWCSEA's production of 'The 39 Steps' by Alfred Hitchcock (Patrick Barlow's adaptation).

In UWCSEA's production, 'Iberlebn' - an adaptation of Arthur Miller's 'Playing for Time'.

Planning our first performance in UBC's BFA in Acting program: The Vancouver Skit

Forming the Vancouver Bus Ride Skit!