Storyteller

About Katharine

Katharine is a multidisciplinary storyteller who crafts stories with words and images for audiences of all ages. She was a Digital Producer at the ABC for five years, writing, producing and directing content for broadcast and online. During her time at the ABC she created the smash-hit Story Salad and Gardening Buds podcasts and directed a 20 episode series for ABC iView.

Published in 2022, her debut picture book Cockatoo Magic appeared on the Kids Best Seller list at Better Read Than Dead, Newtown.

Katharine is also an award-winning filmmaker whose short films have screened at global festivals, cinemas worldwide, and on Virgin’s In-Flight Entertainment.

In 2024 Katharine was a Screen Lecturer in BA Production at AFTRS and directed the short film Blank Canvas for Bus Stop Films.

She tutors emerging filmmakers at Bus Stop Films and runs writing workshops at libraries and community centres in Sydney.

Katharine has never stopped pushing to make and champion work that is bold, relevant and distinctive.
— Alana Hicks Screenwriter/Director
A born storyteller, Katharine has always been passionate about sharing her and others’ stories.
— Ruth Bell Writer/Teacher

Katharine’s Skillset

Big Picture Thinker

Creative Problem Solver

Adaptive to change

Ideas Generator

Empathic Team Leader

Calm Under Pressure