Maria Natapov's Reel

"The Next Stage" - short film

Adam's dreams of becoming a successful actor seem to be within reach when he is cast by a rising star director Richard Bateman, in the play "A Streetcar Named Desire". Playing the role of Stanley, Adam must bring out intense emotion beyond what had ever been required of him before. Pushed to his limits and beyond by Bateman, his own desire for success blurs the lines between home and stage. In his quest to understand Stanley he finds a connection to him in ways that tear at his relationship...

"Justice is Mind: Evidence" - judge's chambers scene

This is a great story set in 2026 when a family man is tried for murder based on evidence from his own memories obtained by an FVMRI procedure.

"Noah" - Dinner Scene

This is a beautiful story about what if slavery was never abolished. I had the privilege of playing one of the dinner guests of the slave owner. It is currently being submitted to several film festivals including some big ones. Hope you enjoy it....

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