Nadia Marquard Otzen is a commercial and music video director working with Academy Films in the UK and Stink Films. A graduate of Central St. Martins School of Art with a background in photography and fine art, she debuted with the experimental film album 'Black Summer' by The Pony Tales, which opened the prestigious CPH:DOX festival. She has directed music videos for Years and Years, Emeli Sandé, LANY, and The 1975, earning Best New Director at the UK MVAs and a Grammy for best video. Campaign magazine named her one of ten female directors you need to know. Her commercial work for clients including IKEA, Levi's, Netflix, Velux, Aldi, and Primark features authentic documentary-style storytelling blended with fictional narrative. Known for street casting alongside working with established talent like Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki, her signature approach combines stark realism with bold visuals and music, often exploring spontaneous dance and fleeting moments of intimacy.