Ep 204: Beyond the Frame: Conversations with Natalie Schwan

Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby

Show Notes: Interview with Natalie Schwan

• Natalie Schwan is an award-winning director, producer, and founder of full-service production companies Velocity Creatives and Velocity Films. Her work celebrates the human condition, the journey of the overcomer, and the spirit of adventure.

Career Highlights

• Natalie has received multiple Telly Awards for directing and producing.
• She produced Webby-nominated work and won 2nd place in the SheDirected Audience Awards Competition for her J.K. Rowling biopic short film "Jo".
• Her work has been featured in Variety and showcased at prestigious festivals including LA Shorts, IndyShorts, SOHO International, and Chelsea International.
• Natalie's projects have also been semi-finalists at Flicker’s Rhode Island.

Velocity Creatives

• In 2015, Natalie launched Velocity Creatives, focusing on creating commercial and narrative content that inspires, challenges, and excites audiences.
• Her client portfolio includes renowned brands such as SONOS, Colgate, and Goldman Sachs.

Expansion into TV/Film Development

• Natalie has recently expanded into TV and film development, launching a new branch of her business in early 2023.
• This expansion focuses on narrative shorts, episodic content, and feature films.

Upcoming Projects

• Natalie is drawn to historical narratives and adventure stories.
• Her upcoming slate includes:
  • A Montana-based Western.
  • A period-era Ellis Island narrative series.
  • A stylized high-action dramatic thriller feature.
  • A Holocaust-era story of the Jewish Resistance.
  • A female-driven scripted global anthology series.

Personal Interests

• Natalie's passion for travel and exploration influences her storytelling.
• She is constantly planning her next international adventure.

Website: http://www.natalieschwan.com/about
Conclusion

• Natalie Schwan continues to push boundaries in filmmaking, blending visual storytelling with deep narrative themes. Her upcoming projects promise to captivate audiences with their diverse and compelling stories.

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