VICTORIA
NEGRI

Writer · Director · Producer

"There is a haunting quality to the film's final moments, like a crescendo that was building all along but could only be sensed in hindsight."

— Film Inquiry View All Work

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About

Work that pushes towards the edges of reality.

Victoria Negri is an award-winning filmmaker and ultramarathon runner whose films explore characters who battle impossible terrain internally and externally.

Her feature debut, Gold Star — which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in — features Oscar-nominated actor Robert Vaughn in his last on-screen performance.

Directing was always a "someday" thing, until her father's death made her realize: at some point, tomorrow won't come. Take those big risks now. Make feature films. Run 100-mile races. Do it all.

IFP / Gotham Episodic Labs Fellow

Film Festival Programmer & Juror

Ultramarathon Runner — 100 miles × 2 · 50 miles × 4

Writer: NoFilmSchool · BtchFlicks · Women & Hollywood · The Talkhouse

At Badwater Basin, Death Valley

Now in Development

A psychological thriller starring Shailene Woodley. Following the tragic death of her twin sister, Eve enters the Badwater 135 — a 135-mile race through Death Valley — where she finds herself pursued by an unknown runner in white. Repped by WME & Mister Smith Entertainment. Produced by Jon Read & Allison Rose Carter (Savage Rose Films) and Iris Torres (Firehouse Films).

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"A serious embracing of the cinematic; not something you would expect from a first-time actor turned director."

— Film School Rejects

Films

Narrative Feature Film

Gold Star

Written · Directed · Produced · Starring Victoria Negri · With Oscar-nominated Robert Vaughn

Vicki, a music school dropout, struggles to make sense of her aimless life while caring for her dying 90-year-old father. 88% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Limited theatrical release: NYC, Boston, Los Angeles.

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2017

Upcoming Feature Film · Psychological Thriller

ULTRA

Written · Directed by Victoria Negri · Starring Shailene Woodley · Repped by WME & Mister Smith Entertainment

135 miles through Death Valley. A woman pursued by a mysterious runner in white — unable to outrun the grief chasing her down. Produced by Jon Read & Allison Rose Carter (Savage Rose Films) and Iris Torres (Firehouse Films).

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TBD

Narrative Short Film · Comedy

Mermaid, Bitch

Written · Directed · Produced by Victoria Negri · Co-written with Alexi Pappas

Lily and Ruby were on track to be lifelong pals — until Lily wakes up an actual mermaid. Official selection: Austin Film Festival, Cucalorus, Twin Cities, Oxford, Lighthouse & more.

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2025

Documentary Short

Personal Best

Directed by Victoria Negri · Starring Lucie Beatrix

Follow ultrarunner Lucie Beatrix on her personal journey from fashion model to endurance athlete, as she confronts addiction and her father's passing. Released via Ultrarunning Magazine.

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2024

Press

88% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes · Gold Star

Deadline

ULTRA — Shailene Woodley to star in Victoria Negri's psychological thriller set against the Badwater 135 through Death Valley.

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Hollywood Reporter

Shailene Woodley running for her life in new thriller

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Variety

Shailene Woodley joins psychological thriller Ultra

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Hollywood Reporter

"Negri delivers a compelling turn — a serious embracing of the cinematic; not something you would expect from a first-time actor turned director."

— Frank Scheck

Film School Rejects

"Negri shows an innate appreciation for the medium throughout Gold Star... it's rare to find one that even bothers to balance style and meaning."

— Brad Gullickson

Substream Magazine

"As an examination of the ways in which we experience grief for the still-living, Gold Star is a remarkably insightful experience."

— Leigh Monson

Film Inquiry

"There is a haunting quality to the film's final moments, like a crescendo that was building all along but could only be sensed in hindsight."

— Sophia Cowley

Out of the Past

"Vaughn's performance is nuanced and simply stunning. He's left us all with one final role worthy of his enduring legend."

— Raquel Stecher

Brief Take

Named Gold Star one of 2017's best films by a female director — alongside Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird.

— Brief Take

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VICTORIANEGRI

Work that pushes towards the edges of reality.

Let's make something unforgettable.

VICTORIA
NEGRI