Natalia Mamaj is a cinematographer based in Germany. She studied in her hometown at the renowned film school University of Television and Film (HFF München) and at PUC-Rio in Rio de Janeiro. During this time she already photographed numerous acclaimed documentaries and fictional shorts. Her most recent work, the Bavarian comedy „Wedding at Hundsling“ attracted over 30.000 spectators in german cinemas and won the cinematography prize at the Paris Lady Moviemakers Festival. Her long format documentary „Echoes from Borderland“ won the Best Documentary Award at the Max-Ophüls-Filmfestival and the Main Cinematography Award at the Zsigmond Vilmos Festival in Hungary. Her short film documentary „Shapes“ was shortlisted for the film school student section in Cannes. 

Hooked by engaging stories her camera work is truly dedicated to enhance human nuances and driven by the protagonists. She’s always eager to find captivating pictures fit for the story and does not shy away from any technical challenge the project might present. It is of crucial importance to her to work closely with the director and the crew.

Aside from film she has a passion for all kind of languages, be it dead or alive – and for capoeira.