Bio

Hailey Summer is an emerging Canadian-Bahamian character actor known for her dynamic character work, improv, and comedy. She made her feature film debut after being handpicked by two-time Academy Award nominee M. Night Shyamalan for a comedic cameo in Trap, alongside Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, where the two filmed two days worth of improv. Since then, Hailey has continued to collaborate with some of the industry's best, including sharing a scene with Primetime Emmy Award winner Matthew MacFadyen & Primetime Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks, and working under the direction of Emmy-nominated Michael Goi and Director’s Guild of America nominee Greg Mottola.

Marking her SXSW Film Festival debut in 2026, Hailey appears in Meredith Alloway’s Black List endorsed directorial feature film debut: Forbidden Fruits. The film was produced by Academy Award winner Diablo Cody and Academy Award nominee Mason Novick.

In addition to acting, Hailey has significant industry experience. She served as the Director of Studio Development at a formerly highly populated Toronto acting studio, where she formed valuable corporate partnerships for the studio and consulted actors on their careers. Hailey further enriched her career with her roles at the Toronto International Film Festival Inc. (TIFF), initially as an Associate Industry Programmer for the Rising Stars program, later advancing to a Lead Programmer for a selection of TIFF’s year-round industry initiatives. She also contributed to TIFF's DEI efforts, including co-producing TIFF's inaugural & succeeding Black Excellence Brunch and fundraising initiatives for their Viola Desmond Cinema Campaign.

Hailey then expanded her scope in the Canadian entertainment industry with being tapped by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (AKA The JUNO Awards) to join as a Project Manager. In this role, Hailey works closely with the CEO and COO managing various projects on behalf of the organization

With a deep understanding of both sides of the industry, Hailey continues to build an impressive career, driven by her passion for storytelling and commitment to diverse and authentic representation.