“I had to tell myself, ‘You cannot be scared. Get that courage, because when you’re making a film like [Becoming], every moment is valuable. I’m not the type of filmmaker who is like, ‘I’m gonna hang out for two weeks with no camera.’ If I’m there, I’m filming.”

-Nadia Hallgren

"I first met Nadia in New Orleans days after Katrina —we’d never met, but were suddenly thrown into a disaster area together. We had to stay safe from rampaging paramilitary types, locate a place to sleep at night, sharing laughs, tears, and outrage, all while trying to find a story.  That’s when I became one of the many enamored fans of Nadia Hallgren. She’s a smart and resourceful filmmaker, and a terrific person.  And, lets face it, filmmaking always feels a little bit like navigating an unfolding disaster."

- Amir Bar Lev, Director

Director. Cinematographer.