HAYLEY GRAY

Writer & Director

About

Hayley is a Vancouver-based writer and director (DGC).  She is a graduate of Dalhousie University and Vancouver Film School and has written and directed scripted, documentary and commercial work. Hayley’s films have aired on Telus Optik, the Knowledge Network, CBC and Air Canada. Hayley’s documentary: HAYASHI STUDIO investigates the hidden history of BC, and won Best Canadian Short at VAFF. Her NFB produced documentary UNARCHIVED premiered at VIFF this fall, and examines how to make erased histories as researchable and accessible and the dominant historical record. Her film SEND THE RAIN speaks to the devastating results of British Columbia’s Wildfires. It premiered on CBC, won the Golden Egg at the Reykjavik International Film Festival and a DGC Award. Hayley co-wrote/co-directed Heritage Minute, PALDI: A PLACE FOR EVERYONE, which will air in 2023.

WORK

Scripted, documentary and commercial

  • “The writing, directing, cinematography and performances all combine to create a compelling film with one haunting frame after another.”

    – on Send The Rain

  • “It’s a touching story on a timely theme told with subtly nuance and rich characters about a beautiful but broken bond.”

    – on Send The Rain