Kat O’Brien

Kat O’Brien is a writer, producer, director, performer, and professor of interdisciplinary cinematic and theater arts. For over 20 years, Kat O’Brien has worked as a screenwriter, executive, producer, and consultant developing film and television for Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Sony, Anonymous Content, Focus Features, Rogue Pictures, Alcon Entertainment, Morgan Creek Productions, Blue Star Entertainment, and numerous internationally renowned and critically acclaimed independent filmmakers and television producers. During the pandemic, Kat executive produced We Still Teach TV, for which she was awarded the Chicago Teachers’ Union LEAD award as a champion for education justice. As a world-renowned expert in story development, Kat has consulted for the Doha Film Institute and Film Al-Ula. She is also the founder of KOB Magic, a consultancy and coaching practice that empowers writers, artists, entrepreneurs and leaders across sectors to harness their creativity and leverage storytelling as a tool for social impact, community building, and collaborative connection. Currently, Kat’s is writing and producing projects for film, television, and stage, while authoring her debut novel and a guide to creativity. She holds a BFA in Writing for Film and Television from the University of Southern California, and teaches at the University of Chicago, DePaul University, The Second City Film School, and The Iowa Summer Writing Festival.