Natasha Luckhardt is an award-winning film and television director, producer, and writer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Luckhardt has been making films since she was a teenager.
Luckhardt's career began with music videos, for which she received a VMA nomination in the Best Pop Video category for her work with the band OK Go. She then went on to direct and produce several short films and documentaries that received multiple awards at film festivals around the world.
In 2009, Luckhardt directed her first feature film, The Escapist, which was released to critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. The film went on to be an official selection at a number of festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, and was nominated for multiple awards, including a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
In the years since, Luckhardt has continued to direct feature films and television shows. She has directed episodes of hit television shows such as The Good Place and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and directed the feature film The Year of Spectacular Men, which was released in 2018.
Luckhardt has also served as a mentor for young filmmakers. She is a mentor at the Sundance Ignite program, which provides mentorship and support to emerging filmmakers, and she is a member of the Directors Guild of America's Women's Steering Committee.
Luckhardt is a passionate advocate for increasing representation and inclusion in the film and television industry, and she is committed to bringing more diverse stories to the screen. Her work has been praised for its strong female characters and its honest depictions of relationships.
Natasha Luckhardt is an accomplished and passionate filmmaker who is committed to telling stories that are meaningful and inclusive. Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, and she continues to be an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers.
