Today we’d like to introduce you to Nadia Walker.
Hi Nadia, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Growing up, I was always creative in some way. I loved to draw, make jewelry out of clay, and write little books that I’d pass around my classroom for my classmates to read. I’ve just always enjoyed making things.
Looking back, it’s kind of funny how I got my start in videography. My favorite toy by far as a kid was Bratz dolls (I’m a child of the 2000s, what can I say?) I’d spend hours with my friends coming up with dramatic storylines, building furniture and food out of clay, and even making my own dollhouse from scratch. I was completely obsessed with those tiny people and the minature worlds they lived in.
During the late 2000s and early 2010s, YouTube was taking off, and doll videos were a huge trend. Kids were creating full-on shows and movies with their dolls as the cast, and this opened up a whole new world for me. By the time I was about eight years old, I decided I wanted to do the same. I grabbed my mom’s old digital camera and filmed my Bratz dolls, creating short, funny sketches and stories. Looking back now, I really believe that was my first introduction to filmmaking, and my first instinct to get behind a camera.
My interest in film came back full force during my sophomore year of high school, when my school introduced a film class for the first time. I took it and immediately fell in love with filmmaking all over again. This time, though, I found myself especially drawn to cinematography and the DP side of things. I loved learning about framing, lighting, and the way visuals could tell a story just as powerfully as the dialogue. That class is where I realized filmmaking was the career path I wanted to pursue. Since then, I’ve continued developing my skills through film education (I’m a Georgia State University film grad) and starting my music videography business.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
There were definitely a few bumps in the road. For a long time, I struggled with figuring out what area of film I wanted to focus on, and I even went back and forth on whether I wanted to pursue film at all. You know that moment when you tell someone you’re majoring in the arts and they give you that look like, “…really?” Yeah, I got a lot of that paired with the occasional 3 a.m. spiral of “I have to get my life together!” where you’re convinced you’ll fail and never make any money, and maybe you should just be an accountant. All that definitely crept in. But I kept going and gave myself the space to figure it out. It took time and a lot of trial and error, but I eventually found my groove. Now I’m confident that this is exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a writer, creative director, and general videographer/dp transitioning into launching my own music video production company. Music videos are where my creativity thrives. I love bringing an artist’s sound and identity to life through visuals. I always strive to tell a story or just make some cool sh*t.
One thing I’m really proud of is my ability to mimic and adapt. A lot of my ideas come from deeply internalizing the work I’ve seen and loved, then filtering it through my own perspective to create something new. I’m not interested in copying or biting anyone’s ideas. It’s more about learning from the greats and letting that influence how I build my own voice. I pay close attention to details in the media I consume, and that’s helped me pick up a lot of skills over time. Being able to break things down, understand why they work, and then apply those ideas in my own way is a huge part of my creative process. It’s very much that “steal like an artist” mindset. I use inspiration as a tool instead of a shortcut.
What sets me apart is my heart. I know that may sound silly, but I genuinely care about people. All people. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how rare that is becoming. There are so many people moving through this world disconnected, lacking empathy, and uninterested in building real community, and I think that disconnect is at the root of a lot of what’s wrong today. I value collaboration deeply. It’s my favorite part of the creative process. I can work with anyone, and I take pride in creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and invested. My favorite compliment to receive from people is that I make them feel comfortable. It warms my heart every time I hear it. And that’s on and off set. When I work on a project, my goal isn’t just to do great work for myself; it’s to do meaningful work with others and FOR others. My work is driven by the desire to express myself and make people feel something through my art. That sense of care, connection, and shared purpose is what truly sets me apart.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
A lot of people might not know that I’m a complete sucker for nostalgia. I find myself enthralled in it daily. If there was one thing I could wish to actually exist in the world, it would be a Time Machine because I’m constantly watching old shows, playing old computer games, and reminiscing with family and friends on old memories. I just wish I could experience those things one more time in realtime. I love the past so much, but sometimes it makes me forget to live in and value the present. That’s the downside to it all. I need to embrace the present so that I can have new memories to look back on later, but it’s hard because the fact of the matter is a lot of things were just better in the past and a lot of things don’t even exist anymore. But I’m trying not to dwell! I’m working on it.
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