FILMMAKERS
Sara Robin
Director & Producer
SARA ROBIN Sara Robin is a German filmmaker based in Boston. Her work explores human connection, often through the lens of future worlds. She loves telling stories at the intersection of documentary and science-fiction.
Sara is the winner of the 2023 HollyShorts screenwriting contest with her sci-fi script Switch that takes a darkly humorous look at virtual relationships.
Sara’s undocumented coming-of-age short film Cranberry Nights has screened in dozens of festivals over the past two years, including Holly Shorts and SCAD Savannah, and received awards for best directing and best film. Her feature adaptation Here To Stay was awarded the New England Film Fellowship at the 2021 Stowe Narrative Lab.
Sara has directed and produced commercials for clients including Nike, Jordan, and Netflix. She holds an MFA in Film Production from Boston University, for which she has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship.
Jack LeMay
Editor & Writer
JACK LEMAY JACK LEMAY is a writer, director and editor based in Boston. His films are observational and philosophical, exploring the poetry of what drives the human spirit. As a musician, Jack’s work is infused with the rhythm of emotion and the unexpected spark of jazz.
Jack has created commercial pieces for brands like Google, Whole Foods and The North Face. His short film Gates was featured at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art. He is creator and senior editor of the Vagrants post department where his eye for detail and creative approach has set the tone for the company’s editorial work.
In 2022, Jack embarked on a 5-month walking journey on the Pacific Crest Trail. Experiencing America’s forests on foot and unplugging from social media brought a profound perspective shift about the world that lies beyond our screens. His work aims to celebrate and amplify the inimitable experience of being human.
Yahna Harris
Cinematographer
YAHNA HARRIS is known for her intimate Cinematography capturing moments that sear themselves to memory. Yahna’s ability to immerse herself in emotionally charged subject matter with a sense of calm fosters an environment where vulnerability and authenticity can rise to the forefront.
As co-founder of Burning Hour Films, Yahna travels extensively across the U.S./world crafting compelling commercials, music videos, documentaries, and feature films. In recognition of her artistic vision, she has received multiple awards for her outstanding achievements in Cinematography and was granted the Visual Arts Fellowship at the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center where she premiered her form-altering hybrid documentary / visual mood poem exploring themes of love, tolerance, and self-actualization.
Dan Kennedy
Producer
DAN KENNEDY is a producer, director and cinematographer with a rich narrative
filmmaking background and extensive commercial experience. Credits include Honeydew, Merry Good Enough, Secret Mall Apartment and The Arborist. He is currently in post-production on After and Your Attention Please. Dan's cinematography has been featured at SXSW, Tribeca, Sitges and Rome, and he has collaborated with many renowned music video and commercial directors, artists and brands in the US.
Dan spearheads Vagrants Originals to focus on story-driven narrative and commentary content. Founded by a team of filmmakers in 2017, Vagrants is a boutique commercial and narrative production company based in Boston. Focusing on crafting visual, story-driven content, harboring close friendships, and grabbing life by its horns, they take a strong stance against the status quo. Vagrants commercials and films have been broadcast nationally and featured in film festivals worldwide.
