Natacha Ikoli

Natacha Ikoli is a professional colorist, and has a rich background in media studies. Born in Kinshasa, she initially pursued Cinema and Performing Arts in Paris, before earning a BA in Media and Film Production in London. She began her career at the United Nations Children’s Fund, where she spent nearly a decade as a video producer and editor.

In 2014, Natacha transitioned into color grading, starting as a colorist assistant at Company 3 and later joining Color Collective in the same capacity, where she worked on projects like the Oscar-winning film Moonlight. Since 2017, she has been working independently, contributing to a diverse array of projects. Her notable works include Invisible Beauty (Sundance 2023), 32 Sounds (Sundance 2022), Shut Up and Paint (Tribeca 2022), Philly D.A. (PBS series 2021), Farewell Amor (Sundance 2020), La Cravate (2020), and Swarm Season (CPHDOX 2019). She is also involved in the Google Pixel Real Tone project, which aims to accurately portray skin tones in smartphones.

Known for her extensive experience and unique artistic vision, Natacha Ikoli has established herself as a respected figure in the film industry, enhancing the emotional depth and visual appeal of the projects she undertakes. She currently divides her time between Brooklyn and Banyuls-sur-Mer.