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"Straley's lyrics ring out from a strong woman's perspective in the face of persistent uninvited attention." -Camille Sauers
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“Good, let’s try again and take all the risks you need to take.”
​- Natasha Straley
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San Antonio Local Filmmaker Grant Recipient 2019

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2019 PANELIST: Directors on Directing

What distinguishes a good director? This panel of Hill Country Film Festival directors talk about their experiences of financing a film, managing a team of creatives, casting talent, running an efficient set and the endless hustle of getting their next project off the ground.
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PANELISTS : Natasha Straley, Mike Akel, Jason Winn
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2019 PANELIST: Women In Film

Four successful and thriving women in the film industry will discuss what it takes to move from an idea spark to final project. This panel will share their stories and actionable tips concerning how they have maneuvered through the film industry with finesse, confidence and purpose. 

PANELISTS: Natasha Straley, Angelica Alejandro, Alixxiss Jackson

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Awarded Best Comedy Short - Cauliflower
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Awarded the Michelle Mower Female Filmmaker of the Year Award 2018

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“Straley is an indie film vet and you can tell she definitely understands what makes an audience smile...” - Richard Propes
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"There are always some gems you have to leave on the floor, but you do what it takes to serve the story." - Natasha Straley

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"I realized then that filmmaking is a powerful way to shift an audience’s perspective. I now work on projects that provide a healing element while holding up a lurid mirror, boldly reflecting society." - Natasha Straley
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“The intermittent tango by the duo to the music of Andy Evan Cohen completes the ideas of Max and Alex in such effective manner that it enhances the film viewing experience. Melissa Skirboll, Natasha Straley have done a well-organised job of presenting this idea in abstraction...More such films to represent the profound nature of love are essential.”

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San Antonio Local Filmmaker Grant Recipient 2017 : "Sidestep"
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“These productions are not only a beautiful mélange that represents the abilities of the San Antonio filmmaking community, but they also highlight the unique and diverse locations that San Antonio offers to the screen” - Dagoberto Patlan
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“In total, whether soaring on its savvy, quick-witted writing, running on its wonderfully precise direction, or floating in our hearts with the laughter elicited through the film’s top notch character renderings, there should be zero doubt that “Cauliflower” will keep winning the awards and recognition it so richly deserves.” -Kirk Fernwood

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