Nathan Tompkins crafts films where imagery and emotion collide. From intimate stories to bold visual worlds, his direction bridges naturalism with cinematic precision.
Nathan Tompkins is a Kansas City-based Cinematographer and Director whose work blends emotional depth with striking visual language. His path into film began with a Sony camcorder and other camera gear from his grandfather, capturing moments with family. What started as playful experimentation became a lifelong pursuit of storytelling through images, silence, and rhythm.
Nathan's films explore connection, atmosphere, and tension. He is drawn to stories that live in the pauses: a glance, a gesture, a silence heavy with meaning. His directing style balances naturalism with cinematic control, ensuring every frame carries both truth and intention.
2025 PopCon International Film Festival - Best Music Video
2025 CineYouth Festival - Official Selection
2025 Indiana Youth Film Festival - Official Selection


