I’m Natali Valansi, a British-Turkish media professional based in London, focused on production, marketing, and documentary development. I enjoy bridging creative storytelling with practical delivery, supporting festivals, supporting editorial workflows, and helping shape pitches and research that become screen-ready projects. From coordinating marketing and event logistics to producing content and managing video deliverables, I bring a hands-on approach across the full production cycle. Whether I’m supporting a BAFTA-winning team, conducting development research for an award-winning film, or producing journalistic web episodes, I’m motivated by audience impact and thoughtful, well-crafted storytelling.…

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I’m Natali Valansi, a British-Turkish media professional based in London, focused on production, marketing, and documentary development. I enjoy bridging creative storytelling with practical delivery, supporting festivals, supporting editorial workflows, and helping shape pitches and research that become screen-ready projects. From coordinating marketing and event logistics to producing content and managing video deliverables, I bring a hands-on approach across the full production cycle. Whether I’m supporting a BAFTA-winning team, conducting development research for an award-winning film, or producing journalistic web episodes, I’m motivated by audience impact and thoughtful, well-crafted storytelling.…

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I’m Natali Valansi, a British-Turkish media professional based in London, focused on production, marketing, and documentary development. I enjoy bridging creative storytelling with practical delivery, supporting festivals, supporting editorial workflows, and helping shape pitches and research that become screen-ready projects.

From coordinating marketing and event logistics to producing content and managing video deliverables, I bring a hands-on approach across the full production cycle. Whether I’m supporting a BAFTA-winning team, conducting development research for an award-winning film, or producing journalistic web episodes, I’m motivated by audience impact and thoughtful, well-crafted storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Marketing & Production Assistant (Internship) at E17 Films & Emerging Talent CIC
January 1, 2026 - Present
Supported delivery of the 2026 Walthamstow International Film Festival by creating campaign content and producing festival materials. Coordinated with partners and venues across marketing, social media, and event logistics while contributing to creative content planning and future festival initiatives.
Production Intern at Curious Films (BAFTA - Winning Television)
October 15, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Contributed to the development and pitch of an original feature documentary to Netflix, conducting PACER research to support the creative development process. Transcribed and edited print materials and assisted editors with proofreading rough cuts to ensure accuracy for AI Confidential with Hannah Fry (BBC, 2026).
Tech Officer (Video Production & Social Media) at UCL Dance Society
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Oversaw end-to-end video production of trailers and annual dance shows for a 1,000+ member society. Managed Instagram and YouTube, supporting recruitment and delivering 100+ new members per cycle.
Producer (University Project) at Independent Web-Series (A Journalist's Formal Investigation Of Slough)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Produced an independent web-series, managing production end-to-end including sound, marketing, and costume & makeup. The first episode reached 36K+ views.
Marketing at UCL vs KCL Varsity
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Produced and directed the most-watched featurette of UCL vs KCL Varsity 2025, generating enough pre-match hype to sell out all games with a UCL-majority audience and securing repeated broadcast during half-time of every live-streamed match.
Development Research Intern at Terfilm
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Conducted development research for Lohusa (dir. Kıvanç Baruönü, 2024) — 2.1M+ viewers, ~$8M gross in Turkey, international release across Germany, UK and Australia.

Education

BA in Media at University College London
January 1, 2024 - June 11, 2027
A-Levels at JFS School
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Mental Health First Aid Certificate (MHFA England)
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2020 - September 3, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2020 - May 3, 2026
WOHAA Certificate
January 1, 2020 - May 3, 2026
Honourable Mention — London Global Film Awards for Cooked
January 1, 2025 - May 3, 2026
Best Editing — FOMI (Festival of Moving Image) for Cooked
May 1, 2025 - May 3, 2026
Best Editing — London Film School Competition
January 1, 2023 - May 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Other