Merivelle is currently applying to film schools this fall, 2021. Her first passion was for editing, which started when she was nine years old. After shooting a short film for her Film & Media midterm during her junior year, she realized she also had an interest in directing.
This past year, her first micro short, First Gig, has won multiple awards in three film festivals and multiple official selections. Ms. Hannah has also just completed her 2nd micro short, “When I Met Mia” for her creative supplement for her college applications.
Film Festival Credits include:
Title: “First Gig”
*Independent Short Awards – Sept 2021 • Platinum Award – Best Young Filmmaker
*The IndieFest Film Awards – August 2021 • Award of Recognition Young Filmmaker
*The IndieFest Film Awards – August 2021 • Award of Recognition Women Filmmakers (Student)
*IndieX Film Fest – July 2021 • Award/Honorable Mention: Young Filmmaker(Female)
Reel East Texas Film Festival• Official Selection for Best Student Film (High School)
California Indies – July 2021• Official Selection for Best Student Film
Shockfest Film Festival• Official Selection for Shocking Student Filmmaker
“When I Met Mia”
LA Independent Woman Film Awards • Official Selection: Best Young Filmmaker
The IndieFest Film Awards – Nov. 2021 • Official Selection: Best Film Short (Student)
San Francisco Indie Short Festival • Semi-Finalist: Best Student Short
Independent Short Awards – October 2021 • Official Selection: Best Microfilm
Independent Short Awards – October 2021 • Official Selection:Best Young Filmmaker
Top Shorts – October 2021 • Semi-Finalist: Best Student Short, Best Student Director (Female)
Los Angeles Film Awards • Quarter-Finalist: Young Filmmaker Award
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