Creating with compassion

Natasha Hawthornthwaite is an award-winning director, producer and creative consultant with over 10 years professional experience.

She has a unique ability of capturing authentic human emotion through documentary-style storytelling.

Natasha is a trusted and compassionate storyteller with experience working with brands, agencies and charities.

She is also a talented self-shooter and editor and is known for developing creative concepts with big outcomes in mind.

Clients include: BBC, Co-op, The FA, Universal, Persil, BFI, Channel 4, Tate, Quorn, Mirror, The Guardian, Mullen Lowe, Pulse Films.

Based in: Leeds, Manchester and London,

A proud northerner from a working-class background

Natasha is also Co-Founder of Northern Heart Films, a powerhouse of a production company proudly supported by the BBC Small Indie Fund.

She is also dedicated to creating equal opportunity for those from working-class backgrounds. In 2022 Natasha founded the ‘Northern DocFund’ a yearly grant making and support scheme for northern working-class filmmakers and regularly volunteers her time to help others.

In 2024 Natasha was recognised as a ‘Future Leader’ at the ‘Northern Power Women Awards,’ is a mentor for ‘Creative UK’ and is regularly invited as an industry speaker at events including BFI Future Film Festival and Production Futures.

Natasha is also recognised as a BAFTA Connect member.