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I am Natalia, a Polish-born filmmaker and photographer based in Amsterdam. I work across independent productions and documentary projects, focusing on visual storytelling through cinematography, direction and photography. I run Kino Suka, mentor emerging artists, and develop a feature film Insurance Against Meteorites; I’m passionate about media, culture, and collaborative storytelling with a friendly, hands-on approach. I enjoy building diverse collaborations, exploring culture and history through the lens, and bringing thoughtful narratives to life on screen and in stills. When I’m not on set, I’m working with analog photography and sewing.…I am Natalia, a Polish-born filmmaker and photographer based in Amsterdam. I work across independent productions and documentary projects, focusing on visual storytelling through cinematography, direction and photography. I run Kino Suka, mentor emerging artists, and develop a feature film Insurance Against Meteorites; I’m passionate about media, culture, and collaborative storytelling with a friendly, hands-on approach. I enjoy building diverse collaborations, exploring culture and history through the lens, and bringing thoughtful narratives to life on screen and in stills. When I’m not on set, I’m working with analog photography and sewing.

Natalia Śliwowska

Film Director, Photographer, Cinematographer, +2

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I am Natalia, a Polish-born filmmaker and photographer based in Amsterdam. I work across independent productions and documentary projects, focusing on visual storytelling through cinematography, direction and photography. I run Kino Suka, mentor emerging artists, and develop a feature film Insurance Against Meteorites; I’m passionate about media, culture, and collaborative storytelling with a friendly, hands-on approach. I enjoy building diverse collaborations, exploring culture and history through the lens, and bringing thoughtful narratives to life on screen and in stills. When I’m not on set, I’m working with analog photography and sewing.…I am Natalia, a Polish-born filmmaker and photographer based in Amsterdam. I work across independent productions and documentary projects, focusing on visual storytelling through cinematography, direction and photography. I run Kino Suka, mentor emerging artists, and develop a feature film Insurance Against Meteorites; I’m passionate about media, culture, and collaborative storytelling with a friendly, hands-on approach. I enjoy building diverse collaborations, exploring culture and history through the lens, and bringing thoughtful narratives to life on screen and in stills. When I’m not on set, I’m working with analog photography and sewing.

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I am Natalia, a Polish-born filmmaker and photographer based in Amsterdam. I work across independent productions and documentary projects, focusing on visual storytelling through cinematography, direction and photography. I run Kino Suka, mentor emerging artists, and develop a feature film Insurance Against Meteorites; I’m passionate about media, culture, and collaborative storytelling with a friendly, hands-on approach.

I enjoy building diverse collaborations, exploring culture and history through the lens, and bringing thoughtful narratives to life on screen and in stills. When I’m not on set, I’m working with analog photography and sewing.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Polish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Dutch

Beginner

Work Experience

Creative and Script Consultant at HAKA Films (Poland)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Consulting on creative direction and script development for a feature project.

Jury Assistant at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Assisted IDFA jury in evaluating submissions and contributing to program discussions.

Independent Filmmaker (Production, Direction and Cinematography) at Self-employed

January 1, 2019 - Present

Independent development, direction and cinematography for a feature film Insurance Against Meteorites; release planned 2026; collaborating with financiers and partners.

Cinematographer and Interviewer at Severin Films

January 1, 2023 - Present

Cinematography and interviews for a documentary release on folklore horror and the history of Japanese ghosts in cinema.

Camera Assistant at Near/by Film

January 1, 2023 - Present

Camera assistant on the feature film Call Me Agnes; produced by Near/by Film and Manon Bovenkerk.

Panel Talks Moderator at Eastern Neighbours Film Festival

January 1, 2022 - Present

Moderated festival panel talks in Den Haag.

Video Content Creator at OST Groningen

January 1, 2019 - October 25, 2025

Video content creation and marketing campaigns.

Freelance Photographer and Videographer

January 1, 2014 - Present

Freelance photography and videography work.

E-commerce Product Photographer and Videographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2018 - Present

E-commerce product photography and videography for clients such as Bijenkorf, Action, Levi's.

Founder and Curator at Kino Suka

January 1, 2017 - Present

Founder and curator of Kino Suka, an independent film production foundation in Groningen.

Education

Master of Film (Cum Laude) at Netherlands Film Academy, Amsterdam

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Culture and Media; Film and Theatre Theory, Analysis and Criticism at University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017