Team
i was 8814 is the result of a passionate and skilled team of artists, researchers, and storytellers, each committed to honoring Hanna’s journey and preserving history.
The film weaves together archival footage, moving scenes from Hanna Zack Miley’s return journeys to Germany, England, and Poland, and evocative textile recreations of her memories by artist Laura Nathan.
It is grounded in rigorous historical research, guided by the insights of PhD scholars specializing in the Holocaust and Kindertransport. Their expertise ensures both context and authenticity. In addition, deeply personal reflections are shared by witnesses who have accompanied Hanna on her journey of remembrance and healing.
Meet our team
Hanna Zack Miley
Executive Producer & Film Subject
Born in 1932 in Bonn, Germany, Hanna Zack Miley fled to England in 1939 on the Kindertransport, narrowly escaping the fate that befell her parents in Chelmno, Poland. Today, as an author, teacher, and speaker, Hanna embodies resilience and the power of forgiveness.
David Peters
Co-Director & Editor
David, a career filmmaker, earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Cinema Communications. He has created award-winning films that tell stories of people from all over the world with an authentic and journalistic approach. His work has appeared on Netflix, PBS, and international television.
Kathi Peters
Co-Director & Writer
Kathi holds a degree in Speech Communication. As co-producer at Global Story Films, she edits and creates scripts, narrates, and facilitates interviews. Kathi’s work has been recognized by several international film festivals. She is a utility player in both the production and post-production phases of her work.
Laura Nathan
Artist
Laura has a Bachelor’s degree in Embroidery and a Master’s Degree in Art As Environment. Combined these have nurtured a socially responsible art practice placing people and narratives at the forefront. Laura regularly exhibits her artwork, undertakes residencies within archives and museums, and works on private commissions. She is also an experienced community artist and is a textile facilitator at Venture Arts, Manchester (UK).
Janie Dailey
Composer
Composition is storytelling, and Janie is deeply engaged in this art form. She is a composer in the Atrium Music Library, her work has been featured on national television, and she has spent countless hours writing for films and live productions.
Dr. Amy Williams
Researcher & Kindertransport Historic Consultant
Amy Williams received her PhD in History at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK, and an MRes in Holocaust and Genocide Studies also from NTU. Currently, Amy is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility at The New School for Social Research.
Jeffrey Travis
Distribution Consultant
Jeffrey is a filmmaker, electrical & software engineer, virtual reality pioneer, entrepreneur, author, speaker, consultant, and leader. Currently he is the CEO/founder of Positron, a creative technology studio in Los Angeles building VR experiences and products.
George Miley
Executive Producer
George, originally from the USA, met Hanna at a conference in Belgium, and they were later married in India. The Mileys spent the next decades working internationally––Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America. In the year 2000 they began returning to Hanna’s home area in Germany––the Eifel––to live out forgiveness and reconciliation. One of the many fruits of this is the documentary i was 8814.
Micah Dailey
Producer & Audio Engineer
Micah Dailey is an Arizona-based artist, producer, and communications specialist. After spending his formative years in the Middle East, Micah’s work finds its roots in global expressions. This is clearly seen across his body of work—from collaborating with boundary-breaking musicians and co-producing a Holocaust survivor’s story of healing, to creating expressive visual art and developing marketing assets for non-profits.