About

Natascha Sofia Snellman is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter drawn to female-centered stories about identity, survival, and complex characters navigating broken systems — coming-of-age narratives, maternal advocacy, and ableism.

Her screenplays have earned recognition across multiple competitions and festivals. In August 2026, Iceblink Luck won Best Feature Screenplay at the 8th Annual LA Under the Stars Film Festival and was named a Quarterfinalist for the CineStory Feature Retreat & Fellowship. Also in August 2026, Evolve placed as a Quarterfinalist in Final Draft's Big Break competition. In May 2026, Evolve earned shortlist placement on the Wscripted+ 6th Cannes Screenplay List presented by MUBI. In 2023, Portia was selected for the Writer’s residency at Chateau d'Orquevaux.

She holds an MFA from Art Center College of Design and has developed her craft through On The Page, Writing Pad, and American Zoetrope. She grew up between Amsterdam and the Pacific Northwest.