E80 - Story Sessions: Directing for Comedy with Katie Locke O’Brien

Catalyst Story Institute proudly presents Directing for Comedy with Katie Locke O'Brien!

 

Katie is an actress, writer, director & Catalyst alum, who has developed comedy series with IFC, ABC & Warner Brothers. She was selected for the inaugural class of NBC’s Female Forward Initiative for female episodic directors, and has since directed multiple episodes of A.P. BIO, the new SAVED BY THE BELL, PERFECT HARMONY, KENAN, and GHOSTS.

 

What are some of the common misconceptions about creating comedic content? What were the takeaways from her shadowing experience? How do you "punch up" a comedic beat? Learn this and more when you tune in today!

 

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