I am a genre-fluid screenwriter and director with a background in film, performing arts, and cross-media storytelling. My films have screened at major international festivals - including the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Cannes Short Film Corner, Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market, Braunschweig International Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, and Kerry International Film Festival - among many others, where my work has also received nominations, awards, and special distinctions.

As a strongly visual director, I draw deeply on my passion for photography, bringing a distinctive aesthetic sensibility and cinematic precision to my storytelling.

Over the past decade, I have written and directed award-winning short films and web series that laid the foundation for my transition into feature filmmaking, with a focus on genre-defying stories centered on strong, complex female leads. My debut feature, The Meaning Of A Ritual, a magical realism coming-of-age story, premiered in 2023 and continues its international festival journey.

I am currently in pre-production on my second feature, The Human Experience, scheduled for production in summer 2026. I am also developing When I Stop Dreaming, a science-fiction project, and my new psychological drama, The Story of My Body.

Apart from that I am the founder and director of the Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin, dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in cinema, and have collaborated with Sundance Collab on previous projects, further honing my skills as a director and screenwriter.

Alongside my filmmaking work, I mentor emerging talent, speak at international events, and am preparing to launch an online course to support independent filmmakers, driven by a commitment to meaningful collaboration and impactful, resonant storytelling.

Curious to find out more?

Have a look at my current film catalogue: https://issuu.com/macmahonmedia/docs/2026_film_catalogue-_natalie_macmahon

or watch some trailers: https://vimeo.com/nataliemacmahon

or why don’t you have a look at some pictures from previous film projects: https://www.pinterest.com/nataliemacmahon/

Check out some teasers & trailers for my feature films:

  1. Sci-Fi drama: “When I Stop Dreaming”- looking for producer & collaborators.

2. Magical Realism/Coming Of Age Drama: “The Meaning Of A Ritual”- on film festival tour around the world

3. Psychological Fantasy Drama: “The Human Experience”- set to go into production in summer 2026

Filmography:

“The Story Of My Body” (Feature Film, TBC)

“Mysterious Joy” (Short Film, TBC)

“The Human Experience” (Feature Film, 2026)

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" (Feature Film, 2023)

"Living In A Bubble" (Short Film. 2021)

"Becoming Human" (Short Film, 2021)

"Skeleton Tiger" (Short Film, 2020)

"Malsano Nomata Amo" (Web Series, 2019)

"Pink Me Blue" (Short Film, 2019)

"A Violent Noise" (Short Film, 2019)

"Silent Disco" (Instagram Series, 2019)

"The Funeral Dancer" (Short Film, 2018)

“Minus Degrees” (Short Film, 2018)

"The Redhead" (Short Film, 2018)

"A Universal Love Story" (Short Film, 2017)

"It's getting darker every day" (Short Film, 2017)

"Senses" (Mini Web series, 2016)

"Lola wants to see the sea" (Short Film 2016)

“Like A Summer Sonata” (Short Film, 2016)

“The Man Who Couldn't Cry” (Short Film, 2015)

“The Secret of Berlin” (Web Series, 2015)

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

contact@nataliemacmahon.com

Want to collaborate? Let’s connect at EFM/Berlinale 2026 this February.

Natalie MacMahon