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Katherine Nero
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KATHERINE NERO
646.463.1031
EDUCATION
MA, Radio-Television-Film, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1989
BA, Political Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1985
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Film Video)
2010 FOR THE CAUSE THE MOVIE, LLC, New York, NY
Present Producer Writer Director
An independent film production company formed for the purpose of producing For the Cause, a feature-length motion picture.
A woman defends her estranged father against a 30-year-old attempted murder charge (85 minutes).
2006 LOSING OLIVIA (Directed)
A grieving father alienates his family (9 minutes).
2000 BLAZING NEW TRAILS (Wrote and Directed)
Video presentation of Tau Omega Foundation s community service projects in Harlem (9 minutes).
1995 WEDDING BELL BLUES (Wrote, produced, directed and edited)
A young woman, pressured by friends, family and society, decides to pursue a romantic relationship with her best friend if h
646.463.1031
EDUCATION
MA, Radio-Television-Film, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1989
BA, Political Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1985
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Film Video)
2010 FOR THE CAUSE THE MOVIE, LLC, New York, NY
Present Producer Writer Director
An independent film production company formed for the purpose of producing For the Cause, a feature-length motion picture.
A woman defends her estranged father against a 30-year-old attempted murder charge (85 minutes).
2006 LOSING OLIVIA (Directed)
A grieving father alienates his family (9 minutes).
2000 BLAZING NEW TRAILS (Wrote and Directed)
Video presentation of Tau Omega Foundation s community service projects in Harlem (9 minutes).
1995 WEDDING BELL BLUES (Wrote, produced, directed and edited)
A young woman, pressured by friends, family and society, decides to pursue a romantic relationship with her best friend if h
- Professional Credits
- Films (Wrote, produced, directed and edited)
For the Cause. (Wrote, produced and directed) A civil rights attorney defends her estranged father against an attempted murder charge, 2013.
Losing Olivia. (Directed, only) A grieving father alienates his family, 2006.
Wedding Bell Blues. A young woman, feeling pressured by friends, family and society decides to pursue a romantic relationship with her best friend if he is willing, 1995.
The Choice. An interview with an elusive pop star changes the life of an ambitious television host, 1991.
Blues Alive. A mysterious woman drifts unnoticed to the music of Billie Holiday, 1990.
Nine-ish. A couple enjoys their first date until the check arrives, 1989.
Double-dutchin . A young girl is socially ostracized for not knowing how to jump double-dutch, 1989.
Screenplays
For the Cause. Nina, a civil rights attorney, betrays her mother for the unrequited love of her father while defending him against a 25-year-
- Industry Awards
- Nominee for Public Award for Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color, African Diaspora Int'l Film Festival.
Paul Robeson Awards Honorable Mention, Newark Black Film Festival, 2014.
Best Family Drama Nominee, Bare Bones International Film Music Festival, 2014.
Outstanding Movie of the Year, African American Arts Alliance of Chicago, 2013.
Finalist, ABC Disney Screenwriting Fellowship, 2001
Best Short, Wedding Bell Blues, MAAFA Film Festival, 1999
Recipient, Build Illinois Filmmakers Grant, 1990
