KATIE ELMORE
Santa Monica
Summary
- Kathrene Elmore began her career producing socially driven content around the world in collaboration with the United Nations, MTV International, and global NGOs, developing programming across Papua New Guinea, Egypt, Vietnam, Jamaica, Mexico, Ethiopia, and other regions. She went on to sell original series to Amazon and other major studios and most recently showran a series in development for Amazon. Her producing and showrunning credits include
- Rez Ball
- (Netflix, TIFF Premiere 2024)
- Shine On with Reese Witherspoon
- Five Points
- For Kerry Washington, and Hulu's
- East Los High
- which received six Emmy nominations. Her work is defined by visual integrity, cultural relevance, and long-form world-building, translating narrative vision into cohesive creative ecosystems across platforms and audiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Owner
North Node Studios
Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current
- Leads creative vision, project development, partnerships, and team leadership.
- Independent film and television studio focused on culturally resonant storytelling.
Producer (P.G.A.)
Netflix
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed Netflix original feature film that explores themes of Native youth, identity, and basketball.
- Optioned book and NY Times articles, recruiting writers to craft screenplay.
- Partnered with LeBron James as producer to elevate project profile.
Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer
Facebook Watch
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Directed creative vision and narrative development for 10 episodes, ensuring cohesive storytelling.
- Oversaw set operations for series, maintaining high production standards.
- Hired department heads to manage specialized teams across all project phases.
- Collaborated with producers Kerry Washington, Jon Avnet, and Rodrigo Garcia on project execution.
Executive Producer
Hello Sunshine / Netflix
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Championed docuseries highlighting accomplishments of female leaders across diverse industries.
- Oversaw development, production, and post-production processes to ensure quality delivery.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to market series and generate engaging content for social channels.
Executive Producer, Co-Showrunner, Director
Hulu
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Oversaw development and production of 62 episodes, achieving six Emmy nominations.
- Directed finale episode, earning an Emmy nomination for Directing.
- Managed crew hiring processes to ensure high-quality execution.
- Collaborated with Hulu and talent to integrate projects effectively.
- Coordinated public relations efforts, securing interviews with major media outlets.
- Engaged stakeholders throughout creative and production phases.
- Facilitated social media campaigns to enhance audience engagement.
Story Producer
MTV Latin America
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Produced 69-episode musical drama in Mexico City, ensuring high-quality content delivery.
- Established partnership between MTV, UN, and key stakeholders to enhance project reach.
- Supervised script development, production, and post-production processes for optimal results.
Vice President, Communications & Programs
Population Media Center
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Spearheaded global communications initiatives in partnership with United Nations and international networks.
- Directed media programming in Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Egypt, Jamaica, and Vietnam.
- Managed fundraising efforts and program design to maximize project impact.
- Oversaw script development, production phases, and post-production processes efficiently.
- Recruited and trained key creatives to enhance local communications capacity.
- Conducted research for impactful programming development and project evaluation.
Education
Master of Arts - Media Studies
The New School
New York City05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - History & Sociology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05-2004
Skills
- Project management and oversight
- Creative direction and media strategy
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Script and content development
- Stakeholder engagement and audience analysis
- Team leadership and talent acquisition
- Effective communication and performance assessment
- Time management and strategic planning
- Financial management and legal compliance
- Partnership building and client engagement
- Marketing strategies and intellectual property management
- Visionary and executive leadership
Languages
- English, Native
- Portuguese, Fluent
- Spanish, Conversational
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- STOTT Pilates Instructor
Honors And Writing
- Emmy-Nominated Director & Producer
- Contributor, TIME Magazine - Motto, Diversity Is About More Than Checking Boxes
- National Diversity Council's Top 50 Women in Entertainment
Industry Leadership
- Directors Guild of America (DGA)
- Writers Guild of America (WGA)
- Producers Guild of America (PGA)
- Advisory Board Member, Hollywood, Health & Society, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center
- Mentor, Women in Film
- Mentor, Producers Guild of America Mentorship Program
Timeline
Founder & Owner
North Node Studios
01.2023 - Current
Producer (P.G.A.)
Netflix
01.2020 - 01.2024
Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer
Facebook Watch
01.2018 - 01.2019
Executive Producer
Hello Sunshine / Netflix
01.2017 - 01.2018
Executive Producer, Co-Showrunner, Director
Hulu
01.2011 - 01.2017
Story Producer
MTV Latin America
01.2011 - 01.2012
Vice President, Communications & Programs
Population Media Center
01.2006 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Media Studies
The New School
Bachelor of Arts - History & Sociology
University of Vermont