Cate Jones, a renowned American multimedia artist, has been making a name for herself in the US since 2014. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, a city marked by high crime rates and an Army base, Jones is the youngest of five children to a night shift nurse and a Vietnam veteran-turned-computer teacher. As a child, she showcased her creative flair by writing and performing skits for her family, honing her drawing skills, creating magazines, and participating in choir and drama. Her upbringing was heavily influenced by her sister and television, specifically the Turner Classic Movies channel, the films of Elia Kazan, and movies starring Doris Day, Rock Hudson, and Paul Newman.
Jones pursued a degree in criminal justice at the University of Central Oklahoma before dropping out and joining the U.S. Air Force. She spent six years serving in the military before transitioning to a civilian IT specialist role at Lockheed Martin. In 2014, she signed with a commercial talent agent and began acting on camera, going on to appear in over 50 films.
In her early years in the industry, Jones used her GI Bill benefits to study film at multiple universities, seeking to improve her acting skills. However, after experiencing creative frustrations, she turned her attention to writing and directing her own ultra-low-budget indie features. Her first film, "She's the Eldest," gained recognition for winning Best Feature at NewFilmmakers LA and was acquired by Glass House Distribution. Her subsequent feature, "Chicken House," won audience awards at deadCenter Film Festival, Sacramento Midnight Film Festival, and Best Feature at Philly Unnamed Film Festival.
In 2023, Jones expanded her creative horizons by forming the indie-rock band Lover Girl, solidifying her status as a multifaceted artist.
