Meet Nadia Fortini

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nadia Fortini. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Nadia, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
It would be a lie to say I overcame it. I probably never will. However, I learned how to change my mindset into “fake it till you make it”. There is simply no point in giving power to your imposter syndrome. Whatever you think you don’t deserve, clearly someone else does, otherwise you wouldn’t be given this opportunity. Especially as a woman! I actively choose to believe the circumstance I’m in rather than my own head.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I consider myself a storyteller above all else. I write books, scripts, plays, and even been thinking about getting into narrative video games! I just love to give life to new people and worlds. I’m currently working on a new short film I wrote and will direct in July, as well as my debut feature. My film “The Space Between” will also be premiering soon!

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Delusion. Delusion. Delusion. Absolutely would not be where I am if I didn’t blindly believe is was possible when it logically wasn’t. And keeping that belief gets harder and harder as you get older and the real world tries to bring you down, but you have to keep it alive. I don’t think anything is more important than having confidence you can achieve anything you put you mind to, especially in the arts.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I would love to meet more women in film! Especially DPs and producers, but really anyone that loves storytelling and wants to take over this industry with me haha. Also, if you have an awesome idea and are looking for a writer or director – I’m your gal :).

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