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Catriona McKenzie is an acclaimed Indigenous Australian director and writer known for her work in film and television.
Born and raised in Sydney, McKenzie studied screenwriting and directing at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Her film 'Satellite Boy,' which she wrote, directed, and produced, earned numerous awards at major festivals including 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 series 'Kiki and Kitty.'
Proficient in both drama and comedy, McKenzie has directed pilots for Australia's ABC and SBS networks and episodes for Hulu, Netflix, NBC, Freeform, and all of Australia's leading broadcasters throughout her extensive career.
A member of the Directors Guild of America and the Australian Directors Guild, McKenzie has been honored with the ADG/DGA Finders Series Award.
Committed to nurturing emerging talent, she has served as a mentor in various film education programs, including the Sundance Native Lab.
Before entering the entertainment industry, McKenzie played rugby, swam competitively for Australia, founded a circus, and searched for her birth parents while pursuing a Ph.D. She attributes her diverse upbringing and life experiences to her sharp insight into people and storytelling. When not directing, writing, or producing, McKenzie enjoys spending time with her son, beekeeping, and restoring classic cars.
