According to her website, Harris is currently based in NYC. “She received her BFA in Film and Television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. As a filmmaker, her work spans narrative, documentary, and experimental forms but is centered around a mission to tell stories that capture coming-of-age experiences, showcase Black joy, and reimagine liberation for marginalized communities.”
Natalie’s NYU thesis film, “PURE,” received The 2020 Directors Guild of America’s Student Film Award and screened at over 50 film festivals worldwide including BFI Flare, ABFF, NewFest, Outfest, and The Hamptons International Film Festival. In February 2022, the short film was acquired for distribution by HBO and is available to stream on Max.
Natalie’s talent and vision have not gone unnoticed. In December 2022, she was recognized by The Alice Initiative, earning a spot on their prestigious 2022 List of Emerging Female Directors. Additionally, she was a 2022 Creative Culture Filmmaking Fellow at The Jacob Burns Film Center, showcasing her commitment to storytelling and artistic growth.
Beyond her independent projects, Natalie is also making waves as an emerging commercial director, having lent her creative prowess to campaigns for Hyundai and Verizon. Her work has garnered attention from publications such as Teen Vogue, THEM Magazine, Huffington Post, The Cut, and NBC, solidifying her place as a powerful voice in film and media.
WTOP reported that Harris hopes to show Grace at more festivals and land a distribution deal for the film.
