Hana’s animation thrives on collaboration — blending her visual direction with the voices, stories, and music of others to create emotionally layered worlds. Her work carries a unique voice in every piece, shaped by her sensitivity to movement, rhythm, and feeling. Each collaboration becomes something more than the sum of its parts, where collective creativity meets intuition. Guided by a deep respect for storytelling, Hana’s process honors the truth of the story being told — allowing emotion, culture, and imagination to move as one.

Ho‘omau is an independent animated short written, directed, and animated by Hana McEvilly. Centered on the idea of love after life, the film reflects on how connection endures beyond physical existence —

Collaborative work

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