Working his way up in the London film scene Nathan Rissman has directed many high profile projects He has worked side by side with Madonna on numerous projects His debut film I AM BECAUSE WE ARE premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to win a VH1 Documentary award From there he went on to direct both Fashion and Music content with such artists as Madonna Katy Perry Lady Gaga Kanye West Pharrell Williams Britney Spears Charlotte Gainsbourg Jessica Simpson Jennifer Lawrence Justin Timberlake and The Pet Shop Boys