mongoose picture house

About

Mongoose Picture House was founded in 2022 by Hannah D. Kettering and Sarah Herrman. The company’s first venture, Mutt, written and directed by Vuk Lungulov-Klotz premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and debuted internationally at the 73rd Berlinale Film Festival.

Meet the team

  • Hannah D. Kettering is a writer, director and producer. Prior to Mongoose, she produced large scale events at Agency EA, and branded digital and live media content at UCB Digital. She has written and directed a number of shorts. Hannah started out as an assistant at the entertainment law firm Sloss Eckhouse Dasti Haynes LawCo LLP.

Hannah D. Kettering and Sarah Herrman at the Mutt premiere at 2023 Sundance Film Festival
  • Sarah Herrman is an actor and filmmaker. A life long film buff and dedicated performer, she has brought her unique sense of humor and creative vision to her craft through stand up comedy, as well as roles spanning film, theater, and voice acting.

    sarahherrman.com

A $2000 grant awarded to a short horror film in pre-production (under 20 minutes) directed by a woman or nonbinary filmmaker.

The FOFIF x Mongoose Picture House Horror Grant