Nathalia is a London-based Film Director currently in the post-production phase of her debut British feature ‘Footprints On Water’ produced by The Production Headquarters – Mohaan Naadar starring Adil Hussain, Antonio Aakeel, Nimisha Sajayan & Lena Kumar. This film looks into the lives of illegal immigrants in the UK. Written by Neetha Syam, Indian National award-winning editor Suresh Pai and Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty are in the film’s postproduction team.

As a Filmmaker, Nathalia has been working closely with the British and Indian Film Industries. Being a Film Graduate from The University of Reading, She has over 7 years of experience in the industry, having worked in Pinewood Studios and various other projects in the UK as a 1st AD and Filmmaker. She has had many British Short films screened at various prestigious International Festivals. Lehenga, her most recent commission work for Channel 4 Ignition Random Acts, produced by Resource Productions, has screened at numerous prestigious festivals and has been nominated for the BAFTA qualifying Iris Prize Award in the UK. Currently, Lehenga is on the top five viewed Channel 4 Random acts shorts on YouTube. Her short film projects have previously been supported and funded by prominent producers and funding bodies in the UK such as Resource Productions, Fly Films, Screen South, Arts Council England and more. She has a special interest towards projects that portray distinct characters and themes where audiences can get an essence of reality within the inspiring and uplifting stories from those living amongst us.

Nathalia was part of the DESIblitz Literature Festival in 2023.

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