Writing Successful Query Letters with Traci Hays

Learn how query letters can help you find representation, book gigs, connect with mentors, and more.

About Traci:

TRACI HAYS: Celebrated by publications such as Vulture, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety, Traci Hays is known for bringing female-centric stories to the forefront. And her fourth feature, ON THE RUN, is no exception. Reaching the Most Liked film opening weekend release on Tubi, her action-thriller is her third installment for FOX. Traci’s international dark comedy, MY BLOODY GALENTINE stars Ella-Rae Smith (FOUNDATION) and is also available on Tubi. Her psychological thriller feature BLOOD, SWEAT, AND CHEER, stars Tammin Sursok (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS) and was named one of the TOP 10 Best Original Tubi films by Vulture. Traci’s visual style is rooted in over a decade of production design experience working on features such as A LITTLE WHITE LIE starring Michael Shannon and Kate Hudson and the Emmy-nominated television series DARK/WEB (Amazon Studios). As a director, Traci helmed FREDERICK starring James Morrison (Fox’s 24) which premiered at Dances With Films and won 20 awards including Best Director at the LA Film Awards and Best Picture at the NYC Film Awards. Traci’s short, 40ISH, has garnered 10 awards including Best Director and Best Short at the International New York Film Festival and showcased at the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Fest.