HANNAH VARNELL
VISUAL DIRECTOR / FILMMAKER
Hannah is recognized for transforming fashion into cinematic storytelling. As the founder of Bloodbath Studio, a production house, blends runway, couture, and avant-garde aesthetics. Driven by the belief that fashion deserves its own cinematic language that is told through the LGBTQIA+ narrative. In addition to directing films, Hannah has played a pivotal role in producing annual fashion shows since 2023 - overseeing all stages from creative conception to final runway execution.
For nearly a decade, Hannah has dedicated her talent in film and photography to create imagery that is representative of her queer vision. Under Hannah’s direction, Bloodbath Studio champions fashion film as more than documentation - it is ritual, movement, and visionary.
navarr gonzales
NARRARTIVE ARCHITECTURE / DESIGNER
Navarr approaches each project produced by the studio with an architectural mindset - structuring the narrative flow, visual atmosphere, and spatial design to enhance the impact of fashion on screen and on the runway. Navarr created the brand FLAMER which has been showcased in consecutive runways and campaigns produced by Bloodbath Studio. Navarr aims to support each project with strong logistics, refined creative direction and a cohesive story telling vision for the studio.
FLAMER is represented by Bloodbath Studio.
danielle shepard
DESIGNER
Danielle is own of brand DASHE, queer artist operating in Austin, Texas, since 2018. DASHE its known for elevated designs that have been showcased by the studio. Prior to her contributions at Bloodbath Studio, Danielle has accomplished many self-produced fashion shows in Austin, Texas. In her tenure at Bloodbath Studio she has contributed to producing annual fashions shows that have shaped the art and fashion seen within Texas.
DASHE is represented by Bloodbath Studio.
BENJAMIN MEDINA
STUDIO AMBASSADOR / DESIGNER
Benjamin serves as the creative bridge between the studio and world outside. He combines his industry knowledge with cultural insight representing the studio’s vision across event partnership and community engagement. The Studio Ambassador ensures that every interaction reflects the studio’s values and identity.
Alive by Benjamin was created to promote intersectional voices, his brand that has graced countless runways to highlight bodies and experiences that are polarizing, He forms shapes within his fashion that reflect the unique identities that wear his provocative pieces.
ALIVE BY BENJAMIN is represented by BloodBath Studio.
MAIA vollbrecht
STUDIO OPERATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Maia ensures the seamless flow of both creative and logistical sides of the studio. Balancing production schedules with marketing initiatives, she oversees day-to-day operations from event logistics, brand strategy, and social media presence.
Maia studies photography, with her skill sets she adds intrinsic value to the scope of Bloodbath Studio. She offers a unique point of view that help tether the various brands to Bloodbath Studio. Maia’s contributions to the studio has led her to coordinating onset fashion film efforts, event location scouting and social media coordination.
ALEXANDRA SLEEPING
EVENT COORDINATOR
Alexandra has walked runways, managed grant opportunities, and now operates as the studio’s event coordinator. Responsible for overseeing the planning and execution for fashion-centered events. Alexandra engages with internal and external brands and companies too execute production strategy. With her experience in event building Alexandra aims too provide clear channels for designers and studio too operate within.
CHRISTIANA RODRIGUEZ
SOCIAL IMPACT STRATEGIST
In both personal and professional spheres, Christiana has a commitment to reconstructing and empowering community spaces through the integration of sustainable solutions and equity design.
At Bloodbath Studio, she leads community empowerment and strategic partnership initiatives. She prioritizes cross-sectional practices, counter-narrative integration, and educational justice.