Hala Cunningham

Executive Assistant

Before joining This Machine, Hala began her career as an associate and co-creative producer at Soledad O’Brien Productions and Trilogy Productions. During this time, she contributed to two docuseries projects – both for HBO Docs that explored different aspects of the Black experience in America.

Subsequently, Hala worked with Director/Producer Gabe Polsky, gaining valuable insights into the wider documentary industry and business.

Outside of work, Hala trains for half marathons, with aspirations of (hopefully) completing a full marathon, and enjoys writing, reading fiction, and listening to hip hop.

Originally from Nyack, New York, Hala holds a BFA in Film from NYU Tisch. She now resides beautiful city of Los Angeles, California.