Kate Hollowell is a comedy director, writer, and performer working with Epoch Films (US/UK) and Skin & Bones (Canada), known for fusing irreverent humor with musical storytelling and high-concept absurdity. Her commercial portfolio demonstrates range across food & beverage, automotive, financial services, and public health categories. For Panda Express, she directed "Karaoke" (with Opinionated/Tombras), earning Gold at the 1.4 Awards 2026 and Silver at Ciclope 2025. She helmed Pepsi Wild Cherry's "Get Wild" campaign and multiple Instacart spots including "Sea Shanty" and the Preference Picker music video-inspired series with BBDO Chicago. Additional clients include CarMax, Tecovas (Young Director Award shortlist for "How She Rolls"), Money Mart, Ritual, and California Department of Public Health's "Facts Fight Fentanyl" campaign (Duncan Channon). Her short film "Say Hi After You Die" won the Sundance 2024 Short Film Jury Award for U.S. Fiction and Best Director at HollyShorts 2024. A former photographer and creative director who collaborated with artists from Katy Perry to Zara, Hollowell brings visual sophistication, performance background (fronting bands Slut Island and Number One Popstar), and a signature ability to transform everyday brand moments into surreal, emotionally resonant experiences. She is working with UTA for narrative work and is developing features including a project with Amblin Entertainment.