NATE
GUALTIERI

Born to a pragmatic New England family of salesmen and schoolteachers, Nate Gualtieri is a transmasculine writer-director from the Boston area now based in Los Angeles. His recent credits include the Sundance 2024 Special Jury Award-Winning feature DESIRE LINES, a narrative documentary starring Theo Germaine and Aden Hakimi. Nate was previously a staff writer on the Berlanti/CW series GOTHAM KNIGHTS. 

 

Nate is an alumnus of the 2023 Film Independent Project Involve Fellowship, and a graduate of the USC screenwriting program. His postgraduate resumé includes over five years of experience as TV writing support staff, including Tiny Pretty Things on Netflix and The Morning Show on Apple TV+. His latest short film, WRONG BATHROOM, was produced through Film Independent and premieres in 2024. 

 

Nate’s directing portfolio showcases both established and emerging transgender talent, including River Gallo (Ponyboi) and Ian Harvie (Transparent). His previous short film, PIERCING, premiered at the 2022 Outfest LA Film Festival and received an inaugural Trailblazer Grant from the Transgender Film Center. With work that showcases both the tender and toxic sides of masculinity, Nate is passionate about finding big stakes in grounded stories.