Natalie Johns, a renowned and acclaimed filmmaker, was born in Zimbabwe and spent her formative years in South Africa before establishing her career in London. Her expertise lies in crafting compelling live entertainment television and documentary films that captivate audiences worldwide.
Johns' notable achievement includes the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2015 for her film "I Am Thalente", which has been distributed and sold globally. Her exceptional direction earned her an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Directing in 2015 for a PBS Television special featuring Annie Lennox.
As a director and producer, Johns has worked on large-scale international campaigns for esteemed organizations like Amnesty International. Her notable projects include "Electric Burma", a film honoring Aung San Suu Kyi alongside Bono, and "Bring Human Rights Home", a campaign coinciding with Pussy Riot's release from a Russian prison and US visit, featuring Lauren Hill, Madonna, and other notable artists.
Johns has also collaborated with commercial clients such as iTunes, Rock the Vote, Nike, Spotify, Peace One Day, and The Yes Men on socially disruptive campaigns. In 2014, she worked with Pulse Evolution to create a live hologram of Michael Jackson's performance, which aired on live television.
Throughout her illustrious career, Johns has received numerous accolades, including a Billboard Women in Music nomination, a Gold - Digital Impact Award for "Music for RAIN", a collaboration with musicians Chris Taylor and Solange Knowles for Coca Cola's Replenish Africa Initiative, and a nomination for an "O Award" for her YouTube film "The Switch". Natalie Johns currently resides in Los Angeles.
