THE ART OF STORYTELLING
3-MONTH MENTORSHIP
The Art of Storytelling is a three-month mentorship for artists interested in deepening their craft in film, theater, and/or creative writing. Whether you’re a messy-brained person who needs a strong vessel, a practicing artist, a secret artist, or an exhausted parent returning to your craft, this container is a space for you to evolve your practice and shape a specific project (i.e., a film, theater piece, or book).
Through a deep understanding of form, we open into a space of experimentation, play, and freedom. In this mentorship, we will study great works of art throughout the history of cinema and theater, while also mining our own lives for stories—building a body of work that is deeply personal, embodied, and inspiring.
As a director, writer, and performer, Kat is drawn to stories that explore the edges of identity, intimacy, and transformation. With a practice that is steeped in both rigorous study and devotion, Kat is a working artist who has facilitated creative spaces for over fifteen years.
This mentorship takes place in person (Ojai, CA) or online.
JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE
What’s included online:
6 one-on-one sessions with Kat on Zoom (60 minutes each)
Ongoing WhatsApp check-ins
What’s included in person:
2 six-week courses at Wild Qi–Screenwriting Essentials and Embodied Performance
3 one-on-one sessions with Kat at Wild Qi (60 minutes each)
Ongoing WhatsApp check-ins
Meet Kat
As a filmmaker, writer, and mother, I’m passionate about creating spaces for people to experiment in their work. I came up making theater in empty studios, shooting renegade films, and doing performance art on the streets of New York City. Whether in a 1:1 session, writing class, workshop, or retreat, my intention is to create small, sacred coves where we can f*ck around and find out what matters to us.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“There is a powerful combination of both artistry and deep devotion to Kat’s work.”
—A.R.
"Kat holds such nourishing space — the kind that lets creativity and expression open naturally. I felt deeply held in her presence and loved the prompts and practices she wove into the space."
—J.Z.
"During each class I made progress on the structure of my film and left inspired by our conversations to continue building my film out."
—Z.P.
“I had an intuitive call to learn from Kat and I am ceaselessly grateful that I listened to it.”
—K.F.
“Kat offers sensitive but effective tools to unlock your sensory experiences, and access an inner wellspring of creative energy.”
—M.C.
“I came out with a piece of writing that belongs in my creative nonfiction/memoir manuscript.”
—J.W.
"Kat is the reason I’m neck-deep in the joyful magic of writing my first feature script. Her class gave me the confidence to pursue a dream I didn’t think I had the right—or the skills—to follow."
—D.R.
“I broke through a huge block that has affected me personally and professionally.”
—E.S.
“Kat is a unique and gifted teacher who with her warmth, inspiring talents and myriad of techniques, (painlessly) brings out the creative in all of us!”
—S.G.
SCREENWRITING ESSENTIALS
Ever wonder how movies are made? It all starts with the story.
Come experience a new way of writing scripts where we don’t strictly follow form, but instead learn how to operate from what most interests and inspires us within a mythological framework.
This course is designed to cover the basics of screenwriting, from seed to script. We will explore which ideas feel most alive within us and how to translate them into script form through dialogue, tone, and visual storytelling. By writing new pages each week, writers will have the opportunity to work toward a short or feature-length screenplay.
We begin April 21, 2026. This offering takes place Tuesdays 10:30-12:00pm PST in Ojai, CA.
THE STORY LAB
An affordable writing cohort 1x/month online. This 40-minute session is full of writing prompts, somatic practices, and Q&A with Kat. For storytellers, filmmakers, dreamers or anyone needing a creative boost. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to join.
1:1 SCRIPT SESSION
These sessions are for:
— Beginner writers seeking a nurturing mentor for their first screenplay
— Experienced writers who want exploratory feedback and in-depth support on a screenplay at any stage
— Idea generation including brainstorming scene ideas, loglines, titles, and more
— Creatives who have great ideas but difficulty developing or finishing a screenplay
— Writers who want to learn screenplay structure and/or how to break the rules
For features, there is an additional cost of $1/page. All sessions are 60 minutes. Once purchased, we will contact you to schedule your session. All sessions are non-refundable and must be booked within a month of purchase.
1:1 Script Sessions are designed to kickstart or improve your existing screenplay (to be read in advance by Kat). Garner in-depth insights on character, tone, theme, dialogue, narrative structure, or format. Pricing includes short films up to 20 pages. For features, there is an additional cost of $1/page. All sessions are held on Zoom. All levels of experience welcome! 60 minutes. Once purchased, we will contact you to schedule your session.
These sessions are non-refundable and must be booked within a month of purchase.
“I had an intuitive call to learn from Kat and I am ceaselessly grateful that I listened to it.”
— K.F.
1:1 CREATIVE CONSULTATION
These sessions are for:
— Writers who feel blocked or stuck in their process
— Filmmakers who want to chat about project development, festival/distribution strategy, or career visioning
— Artists seeking a daily creative and spiritual practice to help build their craft
— Filmmakers who are technically proficient, but need help connecting to the why behind their work and bringing depth to their storytelling
— Dormant artists looking to shift into (or back to) a creative career
All sessions are 60 minutes. Once purchased, we will contact you to schedule your session. All sessions are non-refundable and must be booked within a month of purchase.
Build your body of work with supportive, fun, and intuitive guidance.
There are infinite possibilities to bring your creative work to life. Do you have a creative idea in mind, but need a midwife to guide your artistic vision into reality? This is for you.
1:1 Creative Consultations are designed to inspire your ideas, up-level a project at any phase, and gently break through your creative blocks. Post-session, you’ll receive a detailed follow-up email with resources, inspiration actionable steps. All sessions are held on Zoom. 60 minutes. Once purchased, we will contact you to schedule your session.
These sessions are non-refundable and must be booked within a month of purchase.
“There is a powerful combination of both artistry and deep devotion to Kat’s work.”
— A.R.