Her primary focus is in writing and directing, while also working as a video editor and production designer. Natalie's films draw from her Japanese-Canadian heritage and childhood experiences, which include themes of memory and the mundane. Her latest short film, Floating Light, has played at festivals such as the Centre for Asian American Media Festival, Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and Whistler Film Festival - where it won the ShortWork Student Award. Her previous works have also played at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival in association with Reel Youth.