Leite is a Humble director

Rising young director Natalia Leite has just signed to Humble for commercial representation in the US.

Leite's previous directing experience is in writing and directing features, indie films and VICE documentaries. She is best known for projects including M.F.A., a psychological thriller about rape crimes at a university that premiered at SXSW 2017 and was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize, as well as Every Woman, a VICE documentary about traditionally female-held jobs that are often looked down upon. 

Her commercials work includes two films for Vans - Vision Walk and Girls Skate India, which was shortlisted for the 2018 AICP Awards and the AICP Next Awards. She also teamed up with agency Sid Lee to direct a new campaign for The North Face, Move Mountains, that highlights the stories of female creators, athletes, educators, and innovators.

Most recently, Leite wrote and directed a short film for a Condé Nast series on queer perspectives, which premiered during Pride Week in New York in June. The film, Kiki and the Mxfits, follows one trans girl whose high school popularity skyrockets when she rebels and uses the girl’s bathroom.

“For me, joining Humble was a perfect marriage,” said Leite. “Humble is a collaborative and supportive team that has embraced my passion and personal directing style. There, I will be able to continue telling stories about causes I care about, while branching out more into branded content work. I’m looking forward to working with the Humble team to continue to bring out the best in people and brands while sharing my passion and unique style.”

“We’re very excited to have Natalia join the Humble family as she continues to break down walls in the industry,” said Rich Pring, managing director and executive producer at Humble. "She has an uncanny ability building intimacy with actors or real people, getting them to believe and/or feel comfortable in the world she creates.  With Natalia, we are all witnessing the start of many more meaningful films to come.”