A Performance-Driven Director

KATIE O’GRADY

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!

 
 

HOW SHE SHOWS UP

Katie’s experience both in front of and behind the camera brings tremendous value to a set. Through dialogue and script analysis, and understanding the space needed for an actor’s performance, production moves quickly and efficiently. She sees when small technical shifts can make a huge change in performance. The goal is simple: bring out the best in everyone and never let the beat drop.

A PASSION FOR STORYTELLING

Anything in front of a camera must tell a story and Katie’s passion is to shoot these stories, particularly those based in truth, peeking into the uncomfortable places of drama and comedy. Invite the audience in, create an emotional connection and you have a story people want to hear.

 
 

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER

  • 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

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