Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Catriona McKenzie; an award-winning critically acclaimed Indigenous director and writer of both film and television.
In this beautiful episode Catriona shares how discovering her roots, honored and inspired her creativity. Catriona has made her mark directing dramatic, action-packed episodes, including ECHO, THE BOYS, RESCUE: HI SURF, PERCY JACKSON and BONDSMAN to name a few.
Catriona heralded 2012 independent action-adventure drama film Satellite Boy tells the story of a young Aboriginal boy struggling to maintain the traditions of his heritage in the modern world after a mining company expands into the region. The film won multiple awards as various prestigious festivals including the Berlinale, and was nominated for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Award (AACTA) for Best Film. She received a second AACTA nomination for her work on the Australian television series Kiki and Kitty.
Raised in Sydney and currently based in Los Angeles, she is a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Australian Directors Guild and a recipient of the ADG/DGA Finders Series Awards. Dedicated to developing emerging filmmakers, McKenzie has mentored in various film education initiatives including the Sundance Native Lab. As an adoptee and member of the Australian Aboriginal Gunai-Kurnai tribe, she credits her upbringing and wide-ranging life experience with developing a keen eye for people and their stories.
Follow Catriona on Instagram @catrionamckenzie
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