Berlinale & EFM 2026 wrap up 📽️💃

The recent Berlinale and European Film Market 2026 were an energising and inspiring experience. Over the course of the festival, I had the opportunity to connect with exciting new industry contacts, attend inspiring panels and talks, and watch daring film premieres that reaffirmed the power of bold cinematic storytelling.

The atmosphere of collaboration and creative exchange pushed my current projects even further, opening up new conversations and possibilities for the year ahead. As the festival comes to a close, I’m already looking forward to returning next year with new work and fresh ideas.

This year, my focus will shift deeply into the production of my second feature film, The Human Experience, while continuing to develop my next project alongside The Story Of My Body. At the same time, I will be advancing my film course development for aspiring filmmakers and preparing the 8th edition of the Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin.

2026 promises to be a year of growth, creation, and collaboration and I’m excited for what’s ahead.

Natalie X Sooner - Curated film recommendations!

After a busy #berlinale weekend, some of us might be ready to take a mini-break, which is the perfect time to spoil yourself with some curated streaming on #sooner

In a world overflowing with content, thoughtful curation matters more than ever to me. It’s not about more options, it’s about the right ones.

I was happy to collaborate with Sooner once again, dive into their diverse catalogue, and select my top recommendations- a nice mix of festival favourites and true arthouse gems. Curious?

Check it out: https://sooner.de/en/channel/natalie-macmahon/

Launch of "Pink Chameleon Films" during EFM 2026!

Pink Chameleon Films is stepping into the spotlight at this year’s European Film Market (EFM), marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. 🎬✨

Founded by Natalie MacMahon, the company is developing bold, independent projects that move between psychological drama and genre storytelling.

We are currently working on several films at different stages of development, with more exciting news to come soon.

Stay tuned - Pink Chameleon Films is just getting started. 🙌

#efm #filmproduction #genrefilm #germanfilm

Getting Ready for Berlinale & EFM 2026

Next week, I’m heading to Berlin International Film Festival and the European Film Market, with exciting new projects and big plans in my pocket.

I’ll be presenting The Human Experience, set to shoot later this year and currently seeking a few final partners, as well as The Story of My Body, a brand-new feature film project now looking for producers.

I’ll also be launching my own curated film merchandise as part of my new boutique film agency, under which my upcoming projects will be developed. (Name to be announced…)

And finally, I’m proud to be attending as a representative of the Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin and meet some powerful women in film.

Looking forward to inspiring meetings, creative exchanges, and new collaboration partners!

Happy Christmas & "The Meaning Of A Ritual" update!

What a year for “The Meaning of a Ritual”, a film that keeps finding its way into hearts and onto big screens around the world. 🌏 🙌 We are now two and a half years into our festival journey and feel incredibly grateful for every selection, every screening, and every conversation it’s sparked- not to mention nominations and awards 🎉

Stay tuned as we are entering the next phase of this project 👀

Wishing everyone a magical Christmas and the happiest start to the New Year 💫

#indiefilm #filmfestivals #genrefilm #femaledirector #germanfilm

TEDX Berlin Women - Speaker Dinner!

Last night’s TEDxBerlin speaker dinner was the perfect warm-up for the upcoming TEDxBerlin Women event under the theme “Momentum.”

So many powerful women and stories are ready to get their momentum today. 🌟

Thanks again for the invite TEDxBerlin  🎉

#TEDxBerlin #WomenEmpowerment

"When I Stop Dreaming" at the "American Screenwriting Conference"!!!

Fantastic News!

My sci-fi feature script "WHEN I STOP DREAMING" has been selected for this year's "American Screenwriting Conference" in Sacramento, California - part of the 30th "Sacramento International Film Festival" - a true celebration of cinema that has showcased films like "Slumdog Millionaire" or the Sundance Grand Jury winner "Porcelain War".

Early praise from past readers

“A dystopia soaked in realism, frighteningly close to now.”

“Emotional without sentimentality. Political without preaching.”

“A gripping fight for survival that hits straight to the heart.”

Huge thanks to Sacramento International Film Festival and the American Screenwriting Conference California Film Foundation for this honour.

Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin 2025 - Official Festival Trailer Release!

FFFFB Festival Trailer 2025

From 1-5 October, 2025 at Kino Moviemento, we will showcase films and music videos from over 20 countries, alongside inspiring events, panels, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect and network

This year’s edition is all about celebrating bold stories, diverse voices, and the power of cinema to bring us together.

Save the date, join us and be part of these unforgettable 5 days of film, creativity, and community!

Festival Tickets are now available: https://bit.ly/4g0pHMv

Join us from 1-5 Oct. at Kino Moviemento

"Living In A Bubble" at the Pinerolo Film Festival!!!

Our short "Living In A Bubble" has been officially selected to screen at the "Pinerolo Film Festival" in Italy

Born to enhance independent cinema with a spotlight on Piemonte, the festival is dedicated to films of strong social and human impact.

About the film:

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, two strangers live in the protective “bubbles” they’ve built for themselves, isolated, disconnected, and unable to reach out. But through imagination and courage, they discover that even in the most unexpected places, wonder and connection await. Sometimes the bravest act is to step outside our own mind.

The journey continues - grateful that "Living In A Bubble" is still going strong on the festival circuit.

"Living In A Bubble" at the SanSalvaStorie” Festival in Italy!

Thrilled to share that “Living In A Bubble” has been selected to screen at the “SanSalvaStorie” Festival in Italy! 🇮🇹✨

🎥 Living In A Bubble invites you into the world of two strangers in a bustling metropolis who, through the boundless power of imagination, escape the isolating bubbles they’ve built around themselves. As they break free, they discover that nature - and life itself - can bloom in the most unexpected places. Against all odds, miracles still await us… if only we dare to believe. 🌱💫

#LivingInABubble #SanSalvaStorie #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #EmergingFilmmakers #CinemaMagic #BelieveInMiracles #mentalhealth

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Santa Maria Film & Music Festival"!!!

We are delighted to announce that “The Meaning Of A Ritual” has been officially selected for the "Santa Maria Film & Music Festival"!

This isn’t just a festival, but a true celebration of storytelling set against the stunning backdrop of Laguna de Bay in the Phillippines. Here, art and nature come together, creating an experience that’s as unforgettable as the films themselves.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" goes to Paris!

We are thrilled to announce that "The Meaning of a Ritual" has been officially selected for the fantastic "L’Âme du Paris Film Festival"!

Set in the heart of the City of Light, "L’Âme du Paris" celebrates films that speak to the soul - explorations of who we are, how we endure, and the essence of being alive.

"The Meaning of a Ritual" is an emotional journey of two women: a gifted plant doctor who feels life in its most delicate vibrations, and a reclusive artist lost in the labyrinth of her own pain. When their paths cross, healing begins.

Award Alert- Best Feature Drama Film!!!

Excited to share that “The Meaning Of A Ritual” has won the “Best Drama Feature Film” award at the “7 Colors Lagoon Bacalar International Film Festival” in beautiful Bacalar, Mexico!

This magical festival was born out of a mission to uplift conscious cinema - films that spotlight the richness of the human spirit through art, music, movement, and nature. We are honoured to be part of a lineup that values depth, humanity, and imagination.

The Meaning Of A Ritual is a female-driven magical realism coming-of-age drama that follows an empathic young plant doctor with extrasensory gifts and a reclusive artist confronting their deepest wounds as they help each other reconnect with the meaning of life.

#filmfestival #indiefilm #meaningoffilm #womeninfilm #femaledirector #femalefilmmakers #genrefilm

Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale in Tbilisi, Georgia!

We are thrilled to share that "Living in a Bubble" has been selected for the "Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale" in Tbilisi, Georgia!

In the heart of a noisy metropolis, two strangers escape isolation through the power of imagination, proving that even in the most crowded cities, loneliness can quietly thrive… and be transformed.

This film is a reminder that courage, creativity, and a spark of wonder can burst even the toughest bubbles. Nature, connection, and possibility are always within reach - if only we dare to look.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Kansas City FilmFest International"!!!

We are excited to share that "The Meaning of a Ritual" was selected to screen at the fantastic "Kansas City FilmFest International", a festival with nearly three decades of championing independent film!

Blending coming-of-age and magical realism, the film follows an intuitive plant doctor and a withdrawn artist, two women from different generations who must rescue each other to find the essence of life again.

Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival- Nomination Best Feature!!!

We are thrilled to announce that "The Meaning of a Ritual" has been officially selected for the "Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival" - and even more exciting, we have been nominated for Best Feature Film!

The "Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival" champions bold, independent voices and diverse, international storytelling.

A story of connection, resilience, and rediscovering the essence of living, "The Meaning of a Ritual" brings together an empathic plant doctor and a fragile, reclusive artist in a big city tale that’s as mystical as it is deeply human.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Barcelona Indie Awards"!!!

Kicking off 2025 with great news!

We are thrilled to announce that "The Meaning Of A Ritual" has been selected for the "Barcelona Indie Awards"!

As an IMDB qualifying festival and one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals worldwide, BIA has become a favourite among indie filmmakers. We are excited to share our magical realism drama with the Spanish audience.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" tells the story of two women, an empathic plant doctor and a reclusive artist, who must save each other to rediscover life’s essence. Think "Amelie" meets "Persona" set in Berlin.

#themeaningoffilm #indiefilm #FilmFestival #womeninfilmmaking #femaledirector