
Nate Gualtieri
Proof of Concept Selection
QUEERBAIT
A precocious classics student piques the interest of his tenured professor. But when his mentorship starts to push boundaries, he's forced to make a choice: protect his academic future, or protect his dignity?
Biography
Nate Gualtieri is a transmasculine writer-director from the Boston area now based in Los Angeles. His recent credits include the Sundance 2024 Special Jury Award-Winning feature DESIRE LINES, and the Berlanti/CW series GOTHAM KNIGHTS. He is also an alumnus of the Film Independent Project Involve Fellowship, and a graduate of the USC screenwriting program. His erotic thriller, QUEERBAIT, was selected for the 2025 Sundance Feature Lab. With work that showcases both the tender and toxic sides of masculinity, Nate is passionate about finding big stakes in grounded stories.