Natalie Rodriguez is an award-winning Mexican American director, screenwriter, producer, and author based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of Extraordinary Pictures, an independent production company dedicated to developing original stories for film, television, and digital media.

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Rodriguez earned her BA in Radio-Television-Film from California State University, Fullerton. She wrote, directed, and produced the feature films The Extraordinary Ordinary and Howard Original, both of which screened at film festivals and are available on major streaming platforms, including Amazon, Apple TV, Roku, and Tubi. Her films and screenplays have received recognition from HollyShorts Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, NALIP Latino Lens, Stage 32, Beverly Hills Film Festival, and Table Read My Screenplay – Austin Film Festival.

 

Her horror short Beyond the Moonlight is now streaming on HorrorHound TV, with a future release planned for the Extraordinary Pictures YouTube channel. She is also developing Inner Child, a feature film she wrote and is attached to direct and produce. The novel adaptation of Inner Child is scheduled for release in eBook and paperback on December 4, 2026, through Wordhaven Press.

 

In publishing, Rodriguez is the author of the young adult commercial fiction series Elephant and the New Adult novel adaptation of The Extraordinary Ordinary. She is currently pitching the Elephant series, including its third and final installment, as well as children's book adaptations of her award-winning Matty Cat short film series, to literary agents. Her articles and blog contributions have appeared in HuffPost, Thrive Global, NowThis News, Hello Giggles, and The Mighty.

 

A mental health advocate and supporter of Latina representation in the entertainment industry, Rodriguez has participated in panels and events hosted by Hispanicize, L.A. Comic Con, The Mighty, Ontario Revolution Con, and YouTube.

 

Through Extraordinary Pictures, Rodriguez continues to develop original projects across genres and formats, with a focus on distinctive voices and compelling stories. For inquiries regarding her current slate, collaborations, and upcoming projects, please contact her management at Dapper Bird Entertainment.