BIO

Nathanael LeVan is an Asian-American filmmaker who likes to tell character-driven stories centering around unlikely heroes -- often with a background in music. Growing up, he felt like an outsider who was never naturally afforded the limelight --  and thus, turned to both playing and listening to music as a way to express himself. After learning to embrace this identity, Nathanael now aims to provide underdog musicians/artists the chance to overcome their own obstacles on screen.

Nathanael currently resides in Los Angeles -- but originally hails as a product of the Chicago suburbs (and is a Northwestern University alum).

Some filmmakers that have influenced him include William Wyler, Howard Hawks, Akira Kurosawa, Charlie Chaplin, Brian De Palma and Billy Wilder.

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Nathanael's most recent short film, DA CAPO, is currently being submitted to film festivals.