Kate Herron is a multifaceted creative force, exceling as a Writer-Director in film, television, and comic books. Her impressive portfolio boasts a string of notable projects, each showcasing her unique voice and vision.
One of her most recent and acclaimed endeavors is the Marvel Studios series "Loki", which she executive produced and directed. This ambitious project brought together an all-star cast, including Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, and Jonathan Majors. The show's international success was met with widespread critical acclaim, earning it a spot as Marvel's most-watched show on Disney Plus.
Kate's work on "Loki" did not go unnoticed, as she was recognized in Variety's 2021 "Top of Their Game" Television Producers Impact Report. The show's creator, Kevin Feige, praised Kate's contributions, stating that her pitch and idea brought a fresh perspective to the project.
Prior to her work on "Loki", Kate made a name for herself in the television industry with her direction of the first season of Netflix's "Sex Education". This coming-of-age comedy-drama, created by Laurie Nunn and produced by Eleven Film, stars Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, and Gillian Anderson. Kate's direction of the second half of the show, which premiered on January 11th, 2019, received widespread acclaim, with Rolling Stone describing it as "A standout teen comedy".
Kate's television career began with the direction of every episode of "Five by Five" for BBC/Green Door Pictures, starring and executive produced by Idris Elba. This critically acclaimed show was a Sunday Times Critics Pick of the Week and is currently available on Amazon Prime.
Before transitioning to television, Kate honed her craft in the independent film circuit, creating a series of comedy short films that gained recognition from Vimeo Staff Picks, Comedy Central, and the British Film Institute. Her short film "Smear", starring Sophia Di Martino, was praised by Paul Feig as "Very funny".
Kate's impressive portfolio has earned her numerous accolades, including a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, Screen International's Star of Tomorrow, Broadcast's Hot Shot, and the BBC's Hot New Talent List. Sky Comedy predicted that she would be "A huge comedy voice in the years to come".
