2025Nominee
Best Writing
The Sundering
Nathan Montalvo
Director · Producer · Writer
Biography
Nathan Montalvo (born May 23, 2001) is a Puerto Rican writer, director, and cinematographer best known for his work on Just Friends (2026) and the Diversity in Cannes-selected short film, A Seat at the Table (2025). He is the founder of New Mountain Pictures, an independent film production company based in Portland, Oregon that focuses on subversive creativity and telling stories that are simultaneously poignant and entertaining.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2026Nominee
Best Picture
Just Friends
2026Nominee
Career Highlight
A Kindness
Career Highlights
2026Highlight
Best Director
A Cut Above
2026Highlight
Career Highlight
A Seat at the Table