Nathan_Truesdell

Nathan Truesdell

Nathan Truesdell

American film director


Nathan Truesdell is an Academy Award nominated independent filmmaker.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the documentary films Balloonfest,[3] Ascension, and The Water Slide.[4][5][6]

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Life and career

Truesdell comes from Clark, Missouri where he spent the first 18 years of his life. He then realized the practicality of college and, nevertheless, attended the University of Missouri. He obtained his degree in computer science with a minor in mathematics.

His second documentary short film Balloonfest, premiered at American Film Institute and San Francisco International Film Festival.[7][8] His documentary short film The Water Slide, premiered at American Film Institute and San Francisco International Film Festival.[9][10]

In 2021, Truesdell produced and photographed Ascension, which went on to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.[11]

Personal life

Truesdell is married to filmmaker Jessica Kingdon.[12]

Filmography

As Director

  • 2020 - It's Coming!
  • 2019 - Lightning vs. Thunder
  • 2019 - The Art of Making Money
  • 2018 - The Water Slide
  • 2017 - Balloonfest
  • 2014 - Time to Talk About Jobs
  • 2011 - Cinema Eye Honors

As Cinematographer

  • 2021 - Ascension
  • 2020 - It's Coming!
  • 2019 - Landing on Airwaves
  • 2019 - The Art of Making Money
  • 2017 - Chasing AllieCat
  • 2017 - The Experimental City
  • 2016 - Primaries
  • 2016 - Speaking Is Difficult
  • 2015 - Deprogrammed
  • 2015 - Killing Them Safely
  • 2014 - PFlat Black
  • 2014 - Midterms
  • 2013 - Caucus
  • 2013 - We Always Lie to Strangers
  • 2013 - Threshold
  • 2013 - Dear Valued Guests
  • 2012 - X-Ray Man
  • 2012 - The Body of Richard Baker
  • 2011 - Light the Water
  • 2011 - Red Cloud
  • 2011 - Lost & Found
  • 2011 - Cinema Eye Honors
  • 2010 - Big Birding Day
  • 2009 - Real Super Heroes: Real Vigilantes
  • 2009 - Convention
  • 2007 - Steppin' Frat
  • 2006 - Wrastlin
  • 2006 - Midwest Muslim
  • 2006 - Bio-Town

As Editor

  • 2020 - It's Coming!
  • 2019 - Lightning vs. Thunder
  • 2019 - The Art of Making Money
  • 2018 - The Water Slide
  • 2017 - Balloonfest
  • 2015 - Killing Them Safely
  • 2014 - Time to Talk About Jobs
  • 2012 - X-Ray Man
  • 2011 - Cinema Eye Honors
  • 2010 - Big Birding Day
  • 2009 - Convention
  • 2007 - Steppin' Frat
  • 2006 - Wrastlin
  • 2006 - Midwest Muslim
  • 2006 - Bio-Town

As Producer

  • 2021 - Ascension
  • 2020 - It's Coming!
  • 2019 - Lightning vs. Thunder
  • 2019 - 8:08 - How We Respond
  • 2019 - The Art of Making Money
  • 2018 - How We Respond
  • 2018 - The Gospel of Eureka
  • 2017 - Balloonfest
  • 2016 - Primaries
  • 2016 - Peace in the Valley
  • 2013 - Caucus
  • 2013 - We Always Lie to Strangers
  • 2013 - Dear Valued Guests
  • 2012 - The Body of Richard Baker
  • 2011 - Cinema Eye Honors
  • 2009 - Convention[13]
  • 2005 - Song of the Dead

Awards and nominations

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References

  1. "Man behind award-winning Cleveland 'Balloonfest' documentary just really wants you to like his film". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  2. "Balloonfest". fullframefest.org. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  3. "SHORTS COMPETITION". prekindle.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  4. "BALLOONFEST". afifest.afi.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  5. "THE WATER SLIDE". afifest.afi.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  6. "54th Chicago International Film Festival * Oct 10-21, 2018". chicagofilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  7. "Ascension Oscar-Nominated Doc * March 8, 2022". IndieWire. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  8. "Convention -- Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  9. "THE 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS - 2022". oscars.org. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  10. "Flee, Ascension Top 2022 Cinema Eye Honors". cinemaeyehonors.com. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  11. "2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced". filmindependent.org. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

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