Tobias Nathan

For Tobias, the camera turned out to be mightier than the pen. Trained as a journalist he enjoyed an enviable reputation as copywriter with award-winning language and creative concepts for brands before he turned his hand to directing. He hit the ground running, visually weaving into his films the kind of thematic messaging that made his written work so successful.
From his first days as a filmmaker, Tobias Nathan has always looked to his work to explore the manifold intensities of the human experience. His film work draws on cleverly crafted storytelling to portray real human connection. He looks to infuse each piece he directs with a sense of genuine narrative and emotional depth, even when they seem to rely exclusively on visual cues or musical drive. Exploring the many nuances of the human experience, Nathan’s background as a journalist informs his ability to tap into emotional storytelling – uncovering the intricate dynamics that exist between people, in work that spans advertising, music videos and film. His films possess a captivating duality, seamlessly blending the subtle with the grandiose, the exhilarating with the tender
Nathan has directed thought-provoking campaigns for international brands including Apple Music, Samsung, Infiniti, Vodafone, Nespresso, Grey Goose, Remy Martin, Cadillac and KIA.
His films are dazzling and heartfelt, subtle and bombastic, exhilarating and romantic. A brilliant collaborator, he knows how to get to the heart of a story, and turn it into something unforgettable.