Katie O’Grady is a performance driven director who specializes in narrative storytelling.
About Katie
Based in Los Angeles, Emmy winning Director Katie O’Grady brings over two decades of diverse experience to the table. Having embraced multiple positions on film sets — from directing and acting to producing and screenwriting. Her directorial style is characterized by a relentless pursuit of authenticity and a deep focus on scripts that prioritize performance.
She demonstrates a remarkable aptitude for innovative problem-solving as she guides her crew and talent on an authentic voyage where dedication to craft merges seamlessly with a heartfelt love for storytelling.
When not immersed in her craft, you can catch Katie indulging in the eclectic culinary scene of LA, particularly relishing tacos paired with a spicy margarita!
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The Work
Behind the camera, Katie’s passion goes beyond effective communication; it’s about fostering vibrant collaboration with actors. She revels in creating an atmosphere where performers feel empowered to infuse authenticity and captivation into every scene.
With her hands-on approach, she ensures that each character’s story weaves effortlessly with the script, crafting not just films, but unforgettable experiences anchored in remarkable performances.
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Director
Features / SHORTS
- Click Like To Die (Shooting January 2025)
- Silent Echos
- Blackberry Vol. 1
- Between Us
- All Over Everywhere
- We Are
- The Hallways
- Schools Out
- Street Kids
- Guy, Girl, Guitar
- An Unbearable Crime
- Something Wicked
- Kids and Politics
- Imagine That!
- The Right Ingredients
- The Quest for the Royal Mascot
Director / Producer
Commercial
- Shibumi Shade
- Nike / LAIKA Studios
- Portland Trail Blazers (NBA)
- BMW
- Mercedes
- Proctor & Gamble
- Best Buy
- Self Financial
- The Presentation Company
- Carerra
- InRage Ent. / Sony Music
- The Bensimon Center
- Shopkick
- Job Today
- Magic Kinder
- Plasmon
- Phonton Studios
- Bill.com
WRITER
- A Moment of Silence - Feature
- The Mysterious Miss Pie - Feature
- Between Us - Feature
- The Sandpiper - Feature
- The Room - Short
- The Gift of Gravity - Short
- All Over Everywhere - Short
- We Are - Short
- Blackberry - Short
- Kids and Politics - Short
- Mia (Short)
Producer
- Rid of Me (Feature, Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, Streaming on Showtime & Netflix, Oscar watch list, New York Times Critic Pick)
- Undeserved (Feature, Premiered at CC Film Festival in Orlando, FL, Streaming on Amazon Prime & Tubi, Distributed by BMG)
- Storm Large "8 Miles Wide"
- Sony Music/Nyla
- Courage in a Time of Fear
- Hot in the Zipper
- Hint
- The App
- The Gift of Gravity
- The Facility
- Bad Children
- Age of Vanishment 1, 2, 3
- The Room
- Green Oregon
- A Vampire's Eve
- Something Wicked
- Hint 2
- Camp Start-UP
- An UnBEARable Crime