Nathan Truesdell

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Nathan Truesdell
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Occupation(s)Director, Cinematographer, Editor and Producer
Years active2005–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]

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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 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

As Cinematographer

As Editor

As Producer

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2022Nominated Academy Awards Best Documentary Feature Film Ascension [14]
Won Cinema Eye Honors Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography [15]
NominatedOutstanding 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]
2021Nominated Critics' Choice Documentary Awards Best Cinematography [19]
Nominated Gotham Awards Best Documentary [20]
2019Won Tallgrass Film Festival Oustanding Documentary Short8:08 - How We Respond
2018Nominated Chicago International Film Festival Best Documentary Short The Water Slide
2017Nominated San Francisco International Film Festival Best Documentary Short Balloonfest

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