Catherine Gubernick is a film director, screenwriter, and Emmy-nominated production designer. She studied film and philosophy at NYU Gallatin, where she began shaping the character-driven, psychologically rich storytelling that defines her work today. She is currently developing her first feature film, building on the visual precision and psychological depth that run through her work.

Her docu-fiction short Between Strangers premiered at DOC NYC and screened at the Maryland Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, and Original Thinkers. Her music video Life’s A Placebo premiered at the Austin Music Video Festival in 2021. Catherine recently completed a proof-of-concept for her debut feature, as well as a new short film now awaiting festival release. Her screenwriting has also been recognized by several respected competitions and programs.

Catherine’s work as a production designer is central to her filmmaking voice. She approaches environments as extensions of character and story, building visual worlds that heighten emotional stakes and deepen tone. In 2023, she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Scenic Design for Hulu’s Wild Crime (Season 2). Her production design for Catharsis (directed by Brian Logvinsky) was praised following its premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

She has also built a strong commercial portfolio, designing for Mountain Dew and GQ and serving as art director on campaigns for A$AP Rocky and Puma. This range—from independent films to high-profile commercial productions—shapes her ability to lead creative teams and deliver polished, ambitious work at any scale.

Catherine brings this combination of artistic vision and production experience into her debut feature, now in development.