As a working writer, I get the challenges of creative work.
I’ve created a series of workshops, sessions, and programmes that help writers be the best they can be. I help folks smash procrastination and take their projects from good to great.
I was recently described on Facebook as “a kick-ass babe who knows her shit” so I’m going to go with that.
You can read more about my writing workshops HERE.
You can get in touch HERE.
CURRENT PROJECTS:
I’m working on two TV series currently in production (The Cul de Sac, Fresh Eggs) and have two features (Shelved, Pandamonium) and a new play in development.
BIOGRAPHY:
Kathryn is an award-winning screenwriter who has worked in the television/film industry for over 20 years. She has significant television and film credits and has developed numerous television series for New Zealand’s major production companies. She is also a regular speaker at industry events and is a 2018 Seed Grant (Advanced) recipient.
She was recently nominated for the 2017 Adams Best New Play Award and is a co-writer on the children’s series “The Cul de Sac.” She also works as a Script Consultant / Assessor for NZOA not to mention numerous writers and producers. She regularly runs sell out workshops at the Auckland Writers Festival.
Kathryn produced her first play ‘Mike & Virginia” (co-written with Nick Ward) in 2011 as part of the Comedy Festival and it was subsequently produced in Wellington at Circa Theatre (2013).
Awards/Competitions:
2017 Adams Best New Play Award – Shortlisted
SWANZ – Best Play – Mike & Virginia (with Nick Ward) (2012)
KFM Inaugural Short Story Competition (2004) – Winner
AFTA for Best Drama Script (with Paula Boock) for “The Strip.” (2003)
Qantas Media Award – Best Human Relations Column (1998)
Film Credits:
Shelved (Winner – Best Animated Short Film – NY International Film Festival) – Writer, The Devil’s Rock (Feature) – Story Editor, Dean Spanley (Feature) – Script Consultant, Love Birds (Feature) – Story Editor, The Ferryman (Feature) – Script Editor, Cradle – Script Consultant, Poppy (Animated Short) – Story Editor.
Theatre Credits:
Mike & Virginia – Producer/Playwright,(Stamp 2011, Circa 2013) Bowled Over (ATC 2013) – Playwright, Girls Gotta Eat – Writer.
Television Credits:
The Cul de Sac (children’s drama series 2 & 3) – Writer, Story-liner, The Cult – (prime time drama) – Co-Creator, Amazing Extraordinary Friends – (children’s comedy series) – Writer, The Strip – (prime time drama) – Writer, Holly’s Heroes – (children’s drama) – Writer, The Lost Children – (children’s drama) – Writer, Street Legal – (prime time drama) – Writer.
Books: “Has Johnny Come Lately?” (HarperCollins)
Magazines: North & South, Grace Magazine, More Magazine, She Magazine, Canadian Screenwriter.
