Photo by Ligeia Moltisanti

Natalie’s work searches for the vulnerable.  It challenges conceptions of identity, breaking down barriers of race and class in search of what it means to be human.

David Yaffe  Author of Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell

I am a first generation Mexican American writer and director based in Los Angeles. My latest film “#1 BAD DAD” is in the festival circuit. We had our First Look Screening at Slamdance 2025 and are about to screen at Micheaux Film Festival and San Diego International Film Festival.

Last year I had the honor of being a 2024 Project Involve Director at Film Independent. I have over 10 years experience working in documentary, branded, and narrative storytelling. If you’re looking for a director for your next project who leads with heart and compassion, then drop me a line. I’d love to help.

Some awards and honors I’ve received include my short “#1 Bad Dad” winning Best Director, Best Comedy, Best Screenplay, Best Cast, and Best VFX/Animation from iWoman TV + New York Women in Film & Television. My film “Louise” premiered at NALIP’s Latino Media Fest 2019 and won Best Latinx Short at the Seattle Latino Film Festival. A PSA I wrote, directed, and produced, for Audi called “Changing the Chairs” opened QUEEN & SLIM’s world premiere at 2019 AFI FEST. I was so thrilled when supporters like Laura Dern, Mati Diop and Snoop Dog shared the piece online. My short doc “Domestic Violence in Rural America” won the 2018 Communicator Award, Award of Distinction and 2018 W3 Silver Award for Webseries for Video Online.

I am a reader and interviewer for The American Film Institute Conservatory, Directing track, and reader for Film Independent’s Project Involve Program. I volunteer with nonprofits to teach literacy and storytelling to children and adults from under-resourced backgrounds.

Available for writing, directing, and producing assignments in film or production.   contact@nataliecamou.com        (619) 277-8192