Nathan "Nate" Hewitt is an African American Director/Writer/Producer born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. One of 11 siblings, Nate was given for adoption at an early age. A graduate of The Los Angeles Film School with a degree in Film, Nate now works in film production full time, working for companies like Warner brothers, 88 Rising, and Beyond Cinema Productions, to name a few. "reTribution" is Nate's directorial debut. Aside from writing and directing, Nate's other interests include: - Music: Nate is a singer / songwriter going by the name (Donnie Därk). His original short "reTribution" features three of his original tracks. - Speedskating on ice: Nate achieved a Top 16 US National Ranking in Short Track during his 12 year career. Nate also works as a Behavioral Technician for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ---- *Director’s Statement by Nathan Hewitt* "reTribution" is a highly personal film for me for a number of reasons. I wanted to explore a dysfunctional family of siblings from rough circumstances whose greed and personal vendettas puts one of them at risk, and their fight to make it out alive when forces come into play that they didn't expect. I grew up running around very rough, low income parts of Omaha, and this definitely influenced the overall gritty aesthetic of "reTribution." We shot about 85% of the story on 35 mm film primarily for this reason. Years ago, I had a number of jarring experiences with a cult-like group using emotional shock as a control tactic. One of my brothers also became involved, and, while I can't get into specifics, I carry trauma with me from that time until now. Some aspects of the piece are definitely influenced by those events, and a majority of the characters are loosely based on real people from my life. As a director, I'm always fascinated by high intensity sequences of Neo-Noir films, as well as colorful characters and pallets. With "reTribution", we tried to push the boundaries of the action-thriller genre with a storytelling style that takes the audience on a wild and violent ride. Hope you enjoy! Sincerely, -N