Writer · Producer · Director
The Meaning Of A Ritual
Feature
Natalie MacMahon
Director · Writer
Director, Writer
Biography
Natalie is a genre-fluid filmmaker and screenwriter, celebrated for her innovative storytelling that transcends traditional boundaries.
Her films have been lauded and screened at prestigious international film festivals.
As her recent shorts, "Living In A Bubble," "Becoming Human," and "Skeleton Tiger," tour festivals worldwide, her debut feature film, "The Meaning Of A Ritual," premiered to critical acclaim in summer 2023 and is now captivating audiences across the international festival circuit.
Currently, Natalie is channeling her creativity into developing her second feature film, "The Human Experience," while also crafting a compelling series concept for a prominent streaming platform.
Professional work
17 projectsSelected Credits & Filmography
Writer · 17 creditsProducer · 16 creditsDirector · 16 creditsActor · 14 creditsEditor · 4 credits
Writer · Producer · Director
Living In A Bubble
Animation, Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
Becoming Human
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
"Skeleton Tiger"
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
A Violent Noise
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor · Editor
Malsano Nomata Amo
Web / New Media
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
Pink Me Blue
Animation, Experimental, Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
The Funeral Dancer
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
The Redhead
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
"It's getting darker every day"
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
A Universal Love Story
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor · Editor
"Like A Summer Sonata"
Short
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Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
"Lola wants to see the sea"
Experimental, Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor
"Senses"
Web / New Media
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor · Editor
The Man Who Couldn´t Cry
Short
Writer · Producer · Director · Actor · Editor
The Secret of Berlin
Web / New Media
Writer
When I Stop Dreaming
Screenplay
Awards & Official Selections
Nomination Best Feature Film
Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Drama Feature Film Award
7 Colors Lagoon Bacalar International Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Finalist
Seattle Film Summit · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Finalist
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Honorary Mention
North Carolina Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Nomination Best Feature Film Award
RIFFA - Regina International Film Festival and Awards · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Feature Film Nomination
Montmartre Movie Extravaganza · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Honorable Mention
International Film Arts and Hearts Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Award Best Director
Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Award Winner
Wallachia Int'l Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Actress Award + Best Feature Drama Award Nomination
AltFF Alternative Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Feature Film Award
Dallas Independent Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Nomination Best Feature Film
New Zealand Independent Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Honorable Mention
Achill Island Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Director Award
Cine Paris Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Fantasy Short Film Award
Pink City International Short Film Festival · Becoming Human
Quarter Finalist
New York International Screenplay Awards · When I Stop Dreaming
Finalist
Cambridge Script Festival · When I Stop Dreaming
Award Winner: Silver Award- Fictional Feature Film Category
Veracruz World Film Festival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Best Sci-Fi Screenplay
Chicago Screenplay Awards · When I Stop Dreaming
Honorable Mention
Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards · When I Stop Dreaming
Finalist
London International Screenwriting Competition · When I Stop Dreaming
Silver Spotlight Award
Spotlight Short Film Awards · Living In A Bubble
Best Short Film- Nomination
Alternative Film Festival · Living In A Bubble
Best Animated Film Award
Return International Film & Art Festival · Living In A Bubble
Honorable Mention
Palena Film Festival · Living In A Bubble
Award Winner
Los Angeles International Sci-Fi Film Festival · Pink Me Blue
2023: “Best International Feature Film Cinematography” for DOP Tom O’Keefe at the “Vasteras/Nordic Star Film Festival” 2023: “Talent Prize” for lead actress Elli Treptow at the “Vasteras/Nordic Star Film Festival” & Nomination in the categories: “Best International Feature Film”, “Best International
2023: “Best International Feature Film Cinematography” for DOP Tom O’Keefe at the “Vasteras/Nordic Star Film Festival” 2023: “Talent Prize” for lead actress Elli Treptow at the “Va · Västerås/Nordic Star Filmfestival · The Meaning Of A Ritual
Nomination- Best Feature Film Original Soundtrack
International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF) · The Meaning Of A Ritual
The Artistic Film Award
Västerås Film Festival · Living In A Bubble
Honorable Mention
Ceylon International Film Festival · Living In A Bubble
Best Experimental Short Award
Arizona International Film Festival · Living In A Bubble
Finalist
Luleå International Film Festival · Becoming Human
Honorable Mention
Sydney Australian Film Festival · Pink Me Blue
Quarter Finalist
San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition · When I Stop Dreaming
Award Winner- Best Sci-Fi
Alternative Film Festival · "Skeleton Tiger"
Silver Award
Spotlight Short Film Awards · "Skeleton Tiger"
AWARD WINNER- BEST FANTASY/SCI-FI SHORT
Alternative Film Festival (Canada) · Becoming Human
Nomination Best Short Film
Kosice International Monthly Film Festival · "Skeleton Tiger"
Semi Finalist
Lulea International Film Festival · "Skeleton Tiger"
Award-Best Sci-Fi Short
The Quarantini Monthly Film Festival · "Skeleton Tiger"
Quarter Finalist
Cross Roads International Short Film Festival · Pink Me Blue
Semi-Finalist
Stockholm City Film Festival · Pink Me Blue
AWARD WINNER Best Writer
Alternative Film Festival · A Violent Noise
Finalist "Best Sci-Fi Short" + Finalist Best Script+ Special Mention
Dark Story Festival · The Funeral Dancer
Award Winner- Most Original Short Film, Nomination Best Cinematography
Portland Shortfest · The Funeral Dancer
Semi- Finalist
Jelly Fest · A Universal Love Story
Finalist
Deep Focus Film Festival · A Universal Love Story
BEST WEB SERIES AWARD
Elderhall Texas Independent Film Festival · Malsano Nomata Amo
Nomination Best Sci-Fi Short
Genre Celebration Festival · The Funeral Dancer
Nomination Best Narrative Film
Orion IFF Film Festival · The Funeral Dancer
SPECIAL MENTION- BEST DIRECTION
Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival · The Funeral Dancer
Unstoppable Creator Award
Sydney Indie Film Festival · The Funeral Dancer
BEST COSTUME & MAKE UP
Short Film Reviews Festival · The Funeral Dancer
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
Horsetooth International Film Festival · The Funeral Dancer
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM AWARD
Disappear Here Film Festival · The Funeral Dancer
Nomination Best Sci-Fi
Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival · The Funeral Dancer
Nomination Best Foreign Short
KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival · The Funeral Dancer
Award of Merit
Canada Shorts Film Festival · The Redhead
Extra Mile Award- Nomination
Sydney Indie Film Festival · The Redhead
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