KEEGAN HAKIM
Based in New York City, I am a writer and director recognized for work across a diverse range of genres, including experimental, suspense, horror, drama, and comedy. My films deeply explore themes of love, death, and existentialism, with acclaimed works such as The Last of the Harbingers, Hell is Other People, and Le Paquet.
With an extensive portfolio of independently produced short films, my collaborations have included esteemed companies like Renegades Features and GiMP Productions. My work has earned prestigious accolades, such as the Columbia Film Production Award and the Best Director honor at the Film Paper House Festival. Driven by a strong passion for crafting thought-provoking narratives, I aim to create stories that captivate, resonate with, and inspire audiences.
Cinematics
Screenplays
City Lights (short)
Genre: Romantic, Drama. Comedy
Logline: On a restless night in New York City, two strangers, Brad and Evan, embark on a journey to find a place to connect. Through the twists and turns of their conversations and the city’s vibrant streets, they discover an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives forever.
The Minutes (short)
Genre: Drama, Family Tragedy
Logline: A mother finds herself in a desperate, silent struggle to save her son, whose inner turmoil has led him to the brink of death. As she searches for answers within their home, they are forced to confront the haunting past that has shaped their fractured relationship, ultimately leading to an emotionally devastating farewell.
The Interrogation of Robert Crow (short)
Genre: Crime Thriller, Psychological Drama
Logline: In a small interrogation room, two detectives face off with Robert Crow, a convicted criminal notorious for his cold, manipulative behavior, as they attempt to extract information about a missing girl, while Crow plays a game of psychological chess, revealing dark secrets and unsettling truths that push them to the edge of sanity.
Fuck Virginia Woolf (short)
Genre: Drama, Psychological Thriller, Existential Character Study
Logline: Septimus, a tormented writer, battles the remnants of war, love, and self-doubt, desperately trying to write a suicide letter while facing the disorienting emptiness of a world that’s forgotten him.
Carved (feature)
Genre: Psychological Horror, Supernatural Thriller, Drama
Logline: In 1958, grieving parents James and Jewel strike a deal with a malevolent entity to resurrect their son, only to be trapped in a nightmare of sacrifice, guilt, and devastating consequences.
Strangers From Porlock (feature)
Genre: Drama, French New Wave, Existentialism
Logline: Two disillusioned strangers, haunted by past traumas and unresolved regrets, form a deep and introspective connection during a fateful night in New York City, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a fractured world, where every moment brings them closer to understanding themselves and each other.
Vision
My vision is to craft films that challenge conventions, spark introspection, and resonate emotionally with audiences. I aim to explore universal truths through innovative storytelling, blending genres to create immersive, thought-provoking experiences. Through my work, I seek to connect with viewers on a deeply human level, encouraging reflection on life’s complexities and the shared threads of our existence.