About Me

Welcome to my website, my name is Natalie Martino and I am a New York based female filmmaker. I am a graduate of The New York Film Academy with a BFA in Filmmaking and while I am newly graduated, I am not new to the industry. During my time as a student, I assistant directed a SONY music video as well as a SAG feature film. I also Assistant Directed numerous indie shorts in addition to writing, directing and starring in my own work, The Natalies (2022) and The Natalies Get Kidnapped (2023). Most recently, I was the Second Assistant Director for a SAG film featuring Michael Madsen and Steven Ogg, Directed by Mas Bouzidi titled Concessions. 

The Story of  The Natalies

My name is Natalie, and the funny thing is that my mom is named Natalie too. But what's even more funny is that my Grandma is also named Natalie. And I can't forget about my Great Grandma named Kate... just kidding, she was named Natalie too. We are known as, you guessed it, The Natalies. 

 

Growing up, I took this special bond I share with these women for granted, until I realized just how funny we are. Having the same name as everyone in your family is special and heart warming but I think, if anything, we are entertaining. After experiencing years of comedic situations because of our name, I decided to share our story the way I know best, filmmaking. The idea started out as a short documentary, but we are far too loud and funny for just one appearance. So, I created The Natalies, a sitcom where having the same name gets my Mom, my Grandma and I into some crazy situations.