HAYA Is A Pakistani-born, Canadian Director. Raised In Switzerland, based In Brooklyn. multi-lingual, shooting on 35mm and 65mm film, with a Documentary editing background.
Haya’s Debut Feature, Quickening, Premiered To Critical Acclaim At The Toronto International Film Festival In 2021. Her Work/life Campaign For Publicis Groupe Won The Grand Prix For Good At The Cannes Lions In 2023.
Haya Is An Alumna Of The Canadian Film Centre Director Lab, TIFF Filmmaker Lab, And A Share Her Journey TIFF Fellow. Haya Brings Her Eclectic Upbringing And Craft Driven Approach To Every Project.
Haya is currently writing her next feature.
