About
Kat is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and editor with a track record of recognition from top-tier festivals like NewFest, Montclair, and Jackson Wild, plus honors from the Telly Awards and the National Board of Review. Kat and team were recently awarded best audience and juror awards for Spicy Latina (dir. Michelle Cepeda Cruz) at the 2025 Nitehawk Shorts Film Festival.
With over 10 years in the industry, Kat has built a reputation for delivering high-impact work with global brands like the VA, Meta, GMC, USO, and Puma, as well as foundations making a real difference like Planned Parenthood, Greenpeace, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
From indie films with heart to high-profile campaigns on message, Kat blends creativity with purpose to deliver powerful, results-driven stories. She excels managing high to low budgets, consistently elevating teams and projects to their highest potential.
As a co-writer and director, she has been recognized by the Sundance Creative Production Lab for feature The Orchard. The film she produced, Spicy Latina (dir. Michelle Cepeda Cruz), won both the Audience and Juror Awards at Nitehawk Shorts (2025), further cementing her knack for creating compelling, audience-connected work.
Inspired by the warmth of Nancy Meyers and the intensity of Kathryn Bigelow, Kat creates narratives that balance emotional depth with strong, meaningful messaging, and engaging energy. Whether working with brands, foundations, or filmmakers, her focus is always on crafting stories that connect and resonate, celebrating humanity in every frame.
Kat is currently pursuing various projects and actively seeking producing and directing opportunities.
Email
kat@studio3a.co
Social
@kat_laughsalot
Phone
(703) 350-7460
Production Company
studio3a.co