Natalie Brenner

Natalie Brenner

Storyteller who builds complete work in whatever medium the story needs: short films, a self-published comic, original songs, and stage roles.

Filmmaker · Cartoonist · Character designer · St. Petersburg, FL

Savior, an illustration by Natalie Brenner
Savior. Procreate, 2026.

Films

Three short films, from a solo production to a festival-camp collaboration.

Short film · 5:57 · 2026

Spoken For

Independent production. Wrote, directed, shot, and edited; handled every role except acting.

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Animated short · 5:40 · 2026

chopsticks

VARTEX Studio. Co-wrote and co-directed with animator Aidan Kirkpatrick; sole editor and sound designer.

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Short film · 8:59 · Summer 2025

A Work of Art

Summer Film Camp, Tampa Theatre. Co-wrote, co-directed, and edited with a fellow camper, and co-starred.

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Art

Original characters, designed and redesigned over years. Tap any piece to see it larger.

Character and costume design

The Creature, character sheetGesture study, expressions, color palette, and four costume looks: Plain, Everyday, Work, PJ. Procreate, 2025.
The Creature
Nona, original designThe first version of the character who became The Creature. Sketchbook, 2021.
Sylvia Švecová
Mayo Petterson, costume studiesFour looks: Bear of Bad News, Boarding, Metroman, Idol. Procreate, 2026.
Elizabeth “Liz” Sanders
Costume study
Costume study
Costume study

Illustration

SaviorIllustration. Procreate, 2026.
The CreatureIllustration. Procreate, 2024.
Have you seen me?
UMPYR Magazine, Issue 13Mock magazine cover featuring The Creature: “How to go on when your heart stops beating.” Procreate, 2024.
Heartstomper and The Creature, soundtrack cover
The Dragonfly
It’s you!

Comics

Chloë Corvid #1, “Death’s Worst Employee”

A complete 14-page first issue, self-published through Buggin’ Out Comics in 2025. Written, illustrated, inked, colored, and lettered by Natalie.

Chloë Corvid #1, cover
Cover

Heartstomper and The Creature

A comic in progress, set in The Creature’s universe.

Heartstomper and The Creature, Volume 1
Heartstomper and The Creature #1
Heartstomper, storyboardPanel sketches for a comic scene set in The Creature’s universe. Procreate, 2026.
Case 1: The University Mystery
Natalie Brenner’s self-portrait drawing

About

Natalie Brenner is a self-taught artist from St. Pete, FL. Her interests include color theory, folklore, Batman, and trying to talk to animals.

  • School Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School, Musical Theatre, Class of 2027
  • Makes Short films, comics, character design, original songs
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