Nathan Truesdell | |
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Born | Clark, Missouri, U.S |
Occupation(s) | Director, Cinematographer, Editor and Producer |
Years active | 2005–present |
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]
Truesdell comes from Clark, Missouri where he spent the first 18 years of his life. He then realized the practicality of college and 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]
Truesdell is married to filmmaker Jessica Kingdon.[12]
As Director
As Cinematographer
As Editor
As Producer
Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
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2022 | Nominated | Academy Awards | Best Documentary Feature Film | Ascension | [14] |
Won | Cinema Eye Honors | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | [15] | ||
Nominated | Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking | ||||
Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Documentary | [16] | ||
Nominated | International Documentary Association | Best Cinematography | [17] | ||
Nominated | Producers Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures | [18] | ||
2021 | Nominated | Critics' Choice Documentary Awards | Best Cinematography | [19] | |
Nominated | Gotham Awards | Best Documentary | [20] | ||
2019 | Won | Tallgrass Film Festival | Outstanding Documentary Short | 8:08 - How We Respond | |
2018 | Nominated | Chicago International Film Festival | Best Documentary Short | The Water Slide | |
2017 | Nominated | San Francisco International Film Festival | Best Documentary Short | Balloonfest |