Natalie MacMahon

Actor

Director

Natalie MacMahon is an actress, director, screenwriter, and founder of the Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin. Her career began with numerous short films and web series that were shown at international festivals and gave her room to experiment. Today, she works on feature films that are characterized by strong, complex female characters and a cross-genre narrative style. An important contribution to her filmography is the short film LIKE A SUMMER SONATA (2016, directed by Natalie MacMahon). The work was staged as a poetic drama and found its way onto international platforms such as Prime Video. With this film, MacMahon made an artistic statement that further strengthened her reputation in the international short film scene. She also received special attention for the film THE MAN WHO COULDN'T CRY (2015, directed by Natalie MacMahon). This short film premiered at the Sydney Indie Film Festival and was well received there and at other festivals. It won the “Best of Festival” award at the Texas Ultimate Shorts Festival, bringing MacMahon's work international recognition. With a background in acting, photography, and languages, Natalie MacMahon combines various artistic influences to create a unique signature style. She moves effortlessly between independent productions and commercial projects, developing material that is both emotionally touching and raises social issues. In addition to her own directing work, she is involved as a mentor and speaker to promote young filmmakers and create more visibility for women in the industry.

Films on Sooner

Like A Summer Sonata

2016

11 mins

Shorts

The Man Who Couldn't Cry

2016

12 mins

Shorts

A modern fairy tale about a man who has never shed a tear in his life. After observing a lot of people, he realizes that he is different.