Nathan Truesdell is an Academy Award nominated
independent film
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maker. He is best known for his work on the documentary films ''Balloonfest'', ''Ascension'', and ''The Water Slide''.
Life and career
Truesdell comes from
Clark, Missouri
Clark is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 298 at the 2010 census.
History
A post office called Clark has been in operation since 1887. The community has the name of John Bullock Clark Jr., a five-term U.S. ...
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. Nate comes from the DIY school of filmmaking.
Truesdell has worked with many award-winning and well-regarded documentary filmmakers.
His second documentary short film ''Balloonfest'', premiered at
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees.
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and
San Francisco International Film Festival
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. His documentary short film ''The Water Slide'', premiered at
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees.
Leade ...
and
San Francisco International Film Festival
The San Francisco International Film Festival (abbreviated as SFIFF), organized by the San Francisco Film Society, is held each spring for two weeks, presenting around 200 films from over 50 countries. The festival highlights current trends in in ...
.
In 2021, Truesdell produced and photographed
Ascension, which went on to be nominated for the
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
The Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film is an award for documentary films. In 1941, the first awards for feature-length documentaries were bestowed as Special Awards to ''Kukan'' and ''Target for Tonight''. They have since been besto ...
at the
94th Academy Awards
The 94th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles. The awards were scheduled after its u ...
.
Personal life
Truesdell is married to filmmaker
Jessica Kingdon
Jessica Kingdon is a Chinese American director and producer. She was nominated for the 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for directing the documentary ''Ascension''.
Career
Kingdon received her BA from Columbia University in 2009 ...
.
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''
* 2005 - ''Song of the Dead''
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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Man behind award-winning Cleveland 'Balloonfest' documentary just really wants you to like his film
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Film directors from Missouri
People from Randolph County, Missouri
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)