Catherine’s recent credits include Line Producing “Bridge Builders,” aa short film for the National Democratic Institute (NDI) shot in Bosnia, featuring the women’s grassroots political movements; Producer “The Future of Food” a feature-length documentary that has had worldwide theatrical release; Co-writer, “Gyalyum-Chenmo: The Great Mother, an hour long-special on the Dalai Lama’s mother and the women of Tibet, PBS airing this May. Other credits include the astronomy show “What’s Up in the Universe?”; “Rage in the Streets: Why Riots Happen” on Discovery; and “Seismic Sleuths: Understanding Earthquakes” which aired on the Learning Channel.
RECENT CREDITS:
Voices Rising: Women of the Middle East & North Africa Working for Change
Writer/Producer
Win with Women - The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
A butlerfilms Productions, 2006
Refusing to be silenced by cultural and political obstacles, women
across the Middle East and North Africa are becoming a force for
positive change in their communities. This 10-minute DVD, produced in
English, French and Arabic, highlights the determination and courage of
women across the region coming together to learn leadership skills, and
features the historic 2006 Kuwaiti election, where women finally won
the right to vote and run for political office.
Building Bridges
Line Producer
Win with Women - The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
A butlerfilms/Park Productions, 2005 - 2006
In this powerful short documentary, “Building Bridges” shares inspiring
first person accounts of a small group of remarkable Bosnian women who
are working together reclaim the peace after years of devastating
warfare.
Narrated by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, “Bridges”
recounts the story of the women behind the Mostar Women’s Citizen
Initiative, and how their disciplined and sustained advocacy efforts
produced a new law protecting women and families.
Through friendship, courage and common purpose, the women find they are
changing an entire community, discovering their own inner strength and
protecting a future that they came so close to losing. This 10-minute
short premiered at the 2006 Madeleine K. Albright “Win with Women”
Awards Luncheon, and was featured at the 2006 Sarajevo and Prague Film
Festivals, and on Current TV’s online “Seeds of Tolerance” website.
www.current.tv/studio/media/10820960
Gyalyum-Chenmo: The Great Mother
Co-Writer
Frame of Mind Films, Albany, CA , 2004 - 2005 www.womenoftibet.org
This hour-long PBS special on the Dalai Lama’s mother, recounts the
compelling story of a simple village woman who gave birth to the boy
who was destined to become His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Featuring
thoughtful interviews with His Holiness, as well as authors Alice
Walker, Marion Woodman and Angeles Arrien on how the relationship
between healthy family and healthy humanity all begins with a mother’s
love. Chosen as the Official Selection of the Telluride, Banff, and
Mill Valley Films Festivals, it is the first of a trilogy of one-hour
films based on extensive archive of interviews, field tapes, and
archival footage featuring the Dalai Lama and three generations of
Tibetan women in exile.
The Future of Food
Producer
Lily Films, Inc., Mill Valley, CA , 2001-2004
There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner
tables all over the world. This powerful feature-length documentary
offers an in-depth investigation into the controversy behind the
patented and unlabeled genetically engineered foods that have quietly
filled grocery store shelves for over a decade.
From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca,
Mexico, the film gives voice to the farmers negatively impacted by this
new technology, and investigates the complex web of market and
political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat. Since
it’s initial release, it’s enjoyed theatrical release nationally and
internationally, as well as appearing in numerous film festivals,
schools and in other grassroots community gatherings around the world. www.thefutureoffood.com
Documenting America: Roy Stryker and The FSA Photographers
Co-Producer
A butlerfilms Productions, 2001-2006
It was a time of crisis and possibility. A time when Americans saw
each other’s faces for the first time and saw the what life was like
across the nation – north, south, east and west,
rich and poor -- during the 1930s and 40s.
Giving hope to a nation in despair, President Roosevelt’s New Deal
programs were also responsible for giving some of America’s greatest
photographers the opportunity to travel the country to create the
largest documentary project in history.
This one hour PBS special features the compelling – and often
surprising -- stories from those who were behind the lens, including
such legendary photographers as Gordon Parks, Dorothea Lange, Ben
Shahn, Marion Post Wolcott, Walker Evans, Louise Rosskam and others. A
short version of the show was featured in the 2002 Sundance On-Line
Film Festival. Program support includes PBS affiliate SC-ETV and the
Southern Humanities Media Fund.
What's Up in the Universe?
Co-Producer
Studio on the Mountain, Half Moon Bay, CA , 1999–2001
Using a unique synthesis of art and science to explore far beyond the
boundaries of our night sky, this one-hour special funded by the
National Science Foundation takes viewers on a rollicking exploration
of the inner and outer reaches of space.
From using state-of-the-art animation to experience flying through the
Orion Nebulae, to exploring the latest discoveries of water on Mars --
and extreme life forms here on our own planet -- “What’s Up?” probes
man’s endless fascination with unlocking the secrets of the universe
through interviews with today’s leading astronomers, artists, and other
devoted star-gazers.
Seismic Sleuths: Understanding Earthquakes
Associate Producer/Field Producer
Summer Productions , 1999–2000
This award-winning documentary stars the living Earth, and the powerful
unpredictability of earthquakes. We follow the parallel stories of two
similar fault lines – the San Andreas in California, and Turkey’s North
Anatolian, where we accompany a team of geologists responding to the
major 1999 tremor.
Weaving together science, history and the challenges faced by
scientists, emergency responders and public officials, this half-hour
profiles the wide variety of experts working to understand and minimize
future natural disasters.
Broadcast on The Discovery Channel’s “Assignment Discovery,” the
Learning Channel and the National Geographic Channel. Recipient of the
2001 Cine Golden Eagle Award.
Rage in the Streets: Why Riots Happen
Associate Producer/Field Producer
Hoggard Films/Discovery Channel, 1999
Many of the "voices" featured on film include those from L.A.’s South
Central neighborhoods still grappling with the legacy of the 1992
riots, from the gang members to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
and local businessmen from the Korean community.
In this half-hour, we also investigate the psychology of mob rage with
scientists, psychologists, historians and authors such as Bill Buford,
who’s book “Among the Thugs” present a searing account of young British
men who turn soccer matches into battlegrounds, and what motivates
their behavior.
Signs of Life
Associate Producer/Research & Development
Signs of Life Films, Inc., Mill Valley, CA , 1997-1999
Coordinated the post-production and distribution efforts for an independently produced documentary series on early child development. Conducted pre-production story research and location scouting in both Greece and Crete for a documentary on the Greek myths.
The Science of HIV/Aids
Researcher
Summer Productions/The Learning Channel, 1997
Nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 1998, this poignant half-hour film
features the intimate stories of a small group of teenagers living with
HIV/AIDs.
1998 Emmy Award Nomination, The Monitor Award's Best Achievement; Cine Golden Eagle; New York International Film Festival Silver Award; Houston International Film Festival Gold Award, WIFV Peer Award; Festival of Science Film and Video for Young People 's Most Inspiring Award
Riskin' It
Co-Producer/Scriptwriter
Lightningwood Pictures, Santa Fe, NM 1995-1996
Wrote and produced half-hour documentary on science of risk assessment facing teenagers from driving to HIV/Aids. Supervised student involvement during innovative collaboration between documentary crew and a high school class in Albuquerque, NM. Originally broadcast on Rocky Mountain PBS, the program was distributed nationally to schools by the University of New Mexico.
The Women at Otowi Crossing, based on the novel by Frank Waters
Scriptwriter
Mountainair Films, Santa Fe, NM 1995-1996
Adapted this celebrated novel into a feature film script, with the endorsement and approval of author Frank Waters. This is a story where two disparate worlds meet and collide. Based on the true story of the secret Manhattan project, and the special relationship between the physicists and the Native American Elders of the neighboring San Ildefonso Pueblo, who questioned the wisdom of the Atom Bomb.
Travels with the Hat Family
Writer
Chip Taylor Educational Video, Santa Fe, NM and Derry, NH 1993
Field produced the stories in South Central L.A., New York and California, as well as provided extensive archival footage research and production coordination for this segment of the Discovery Channel's Inside series. Conducted pre-production research, story development and all production coordination for this half-hour examining the history, psychology and science of mob rage.
