this is the work of

Hannah Gilman

A writer, director, and creative director wHO SPECIALIZES IN HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES AND PERSONAL BRANDS know, owN, AND SHARE THEIR STORIES.

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DIRECTOR’S REEL FEAT. SELECT WORKS FROM BELIEF AGENCY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Capabilities

Brand Therapy & Story

A journalistic approach to brand strategy

Creative Direction

Full-scope creative guidance and oversight

Branded Documentary

Honest, lived-in films that reflect brand impact

Messaging & Copywriting

Clear, confident language that captures spirit

“I genuinely wish I could gift every business owner, creative, or entrepreneur ONE HOUR with Hannah—it's hands down the best investment you can make for your brand.”

"Hannah's process stripped away the unnecessary noise that one inevitably accumulates while dreaming up their perfect brand identity and left me with a strong and clear foundation from which my business could grow."

"Hannah's brand therapy session gave us focus and language to share what we're about in a way that feels true to us and welcoming to our customers."

“The best compliment you can give a creative is that they are dependable. Many creatives have a spark of brilliance, but the true mark of excellence is consistency. Hannah shines with that rare combination of both.”

“Hannah brings so much thoughtfulness to her work, grounding huge ideas in purpose and using gut instincts that are somehow always right on the mark. Her true superpower is that she understands the meaning of her work so deeply.”

“There’s no one I would trust more to uncover the true essence of someone and build a compelling story that authentically shows the world who they are. She’s an excellent listener and makes people feel truly seen.”

About

Hi! I’m Hannah. I’m a writer, director, and creative director with more than a decade of experience working with publications, brands, and agencies.

As a trained journalist and designer who specializes in brand identity and story, I take an honest, investigative approach to my work, helping people and businesses uncover—and honor—their why; what makes them them.

I’ve worked with brick and mortars, Fortune 5s, athletes, artists, and plenty in between to build brands and tell stories from what’s arguably the most obvious, logical, and underused creative concept: the truth.

Turns out it’s kind of scary to show up and be seen for exactly who you are. Turns out showing up and being seen for exactly who you are is also exactly what you should do. Sometimes you just need someone to help you do it.

I believe when you know yourself, you own yourself. My purpose is to help people and brands do just that.

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this is the work of

Hannah Gilman

A writer, director, and creative director wHO SPECIALIZES IN HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES AND PERSONAL BRANDS know, owN, AND SHARE THEIR STORIES.

Select works

Allison Bornstein

8th Court

Hotori

Sobremesa

Tello & Rose

Izzie

IMDb

Capabilities

Brand Therapy & Story

Creative Direction

Branded Documentary

Messaging & Copywriting

“I genuinely wish I could gift every business owner, creative, or entrepreneur ONE HOUR with Hannah—it's hands down the best investment you can make for your brand.”

Allison Bornstein

Stylist, Wardrobe Consultant & Author

"Hannah's process stripped away the unnecessary noise that one inevitably accumulates while dreaming up their perfect brand identity and left me with a strong and clear foundation from which my business could grow."

Zoe Swank

Founder & Owner, 8th Court Jewelry

"Hannah's brand therapy session gave us focus and language to share what we're about in a way that feels true to us and welcoming to our customers."

Nam Ho & Torri Myers

Founders & Owners, Hotori

“The best compliment you can give a creative is that they are dependable. Many creatives have a spark of brilliance, but the true mark of excellence is consistency. Hannah shines with that rare combination of both.”

Jesse Bryan

Founder, Belief Agency

“Hannah brings so much thoughtfulness to her work, grounding huge ideas in purpose and using gut instincts that are somehow always right on the mark. Her true superpower is that she understands the meaning of her work so deeply.”

Heather Croteau

Partner & Creative Services Director, Belief Agency

“There’s no one I would trust more to uncover the true essence of someone and build a compelling story that authentically shows the world who they are. She’s an excellent listener and makes people feel truly seen.”

Seth Lunsford

Founder & Owner, Precious

About

Hi! I’m Hannah. I’m a writer, director, and creative director with more than a decade of experience working with publications, brands, and agencies.

Get in touch

Got it — thank you!

“To know and to own.”