Inspired by her southern roots, she has developed a unique aesthetic capturing Gulf Coast culture. Her short film Get Out Fast, about a teenage train hopper, was shot entirely on film in New Orleans and premiered at Slamdance Film Festival 2017 where she was named a “Filmmaker to Watch”. Haley received her Bachelor’s degree in Playwriting and Filmmaking from the University of Texas. During this time, she street cast films for Jason Reitman and Terrence Malick, which nurtured her ongoing interest in working with non-actors. She is currently a Dean’s Fellow at NYU’s graduate film program, where she is developing her first feature film.