Natalie Rodriguez is an award-winning writer, director, producer, mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2014, she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in TV-Film from CSU Fullerton. Since graduation, Natalie has worked with multiple companies, including the Conan O'Brien Show, Opposing Views, CBS, Mandalay Pictures, NowThis News, and others. Many of her writing projects and films have been featured, as well as screened throughout the U.S. and Internationally such as Funny or Die, HollyShorts Film Festival, NALIP: Latino Lens, Stage 32, Beverly Hills Film Festival, and Culver City Film Festival. Natalie was also a panelist at events, including Google, Hispanicize, and YouTube, where she has shared her story as a writer, filmmaker, and a female working in the entertainment industry. Currently, Natalie awaits this year's release of her directorial feature film, "The Extraordinary Ordinary," which she also wrote, produced, and was the executive producer on. The film follows three young adults with a history of mental health issues as they cope with triggers and old wounds resurfacing. The film stars John Posey ("How to Get Away with Murder" and "Lucifer"), Maddison Bullock ("Stasis"), Alex Montalban ("My Dinner with Herve"), and Ana Marte ("Amigos," co-starring alongside, LeLe Pons). Further details on the project can be found @theextraordfilm. Natalie is always open to collaborating with other artists and advocates. For previous and upcoming projects, please be sure to check out @natchristinerod.
by Natalie Rodriguez
Natalie Rodriguez knew she needed therapy for her anxiety and panic attacks; but she had to fight against shame and stigma to get that help.
