The Act

The Act follows the journey of an actress, Marie, who navigates the glitzy yet unforgiving world of classic Hollywood. Trapped between her desire for recognition and the expectations imposed by a male-dominated industry, Marie battles not only external obstacles but her own inner demons. The film intricately weaves themes of patriarchy, mental health, and self-worth, illustrating how Marie’s fight against the glass ceiling becomes a personal revolution. Capturing the elegance of old Hollywood and the stark reality behind the scenes, The Act is both a critique and a celebration of an era’s unspoken challenges. It invites viewers to reflect on societal norms and the cost of striving for greatness in a world that demands conformity.

Recognition for The Act Film:

Best Actress Award at Milan Indie Film Festival – Spring 2025

Semi-Finalist at the London Women Film Festival – January 2025

Nominated for Best Music at Brown Girl Empowerment Film Festival – September 2026

Director Biography Natasha Krishnan

Natasha Krishnan
Actress | Director | Screenwriter | Producer
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Natasha Krishnan is a writer, director, producer, and actress born in Kerala, India and raised in the Middle East, Kuwait. She is currently based in Toronto, Canada since the age of fifteen. Her directorial debut, ‘Stay Connected’, won multiple awards, including Best Spiritual Film at the 2020 Montreal Independent Film Festival, and recognized by festivals like the Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT and MISAFF. She directed her dark comedy thriller short, ‘The Algorithm’, that premiered at Cineplex and earned acclaim at CSA-qualifying festivals like Hamilton Film Festival and TINFF, where she won the Best Actress Award. In 2023, she won Best Director at the Reale Film Festival in Italy. Her 2022 dramatic piece ‘On Christmas Day’ earned nominations for Best Drama and Best Actress at the Los Angeles
International Short Film Festival and an Honourable Mention for Best Actress at the Independent Shorts Awards. Her Rom-Com short, ‘Soupy Sunday’ had its Canadian premiere at MISAFF 2025, garnered her the Outstanding Performance Award at AIMAFF in Greece, and awarded Best Writer at the 8 th annual Great Canadian Comedy Film Festival. Natasha made a leap into acting in 2015 and uses her emotional intelligence and curiosity to hone her craft. She played the series lead on Potluck Ladies Season 1 (Hollywood Suite, Yes TV), which won Best Drama at Series Fest in 2024. Her on-screen credits also include Rabbit Hole (Paramount+), Metamorphosis (Tubi), Wedding Season (Netflix), and Percy vs Goliath starring Christopher Walken. A passionate dancer, her journey began with theater and stage, to becoming a finalist on the national television show Canada’s Got Talent in 2012. She performed at the 2015 Pan Am Games with Cirque Du Soleil and Toronto Raptors games, amongst others. Natasha can be seen in asupporting role in the upcoming feature, ‘Tyler’s Review’, starring Tristan D. Lalla (Ghosts). She also had thepleasure to work with Ashley Greene and directed by Peter Facinelli (Twilight franchise), in the upcoming Rom-Comfeature titled ‘Grace Period’.

Co-Director Biography Prasanna Paul

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Prasanna Paul is a Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Canada. Prasanna developed an interest in filmmaking at a young age. After studying film production at Toronto Film School, he made his first short film ‘Olivia’ (2013), which is based on true events by critically acclaimed American author, Jack Ketchum. Oliva gained international recognition with its festival runs and tackling major awards including ‘Best Picture’ in Greece’s Roots Film Festival.

The Act

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