Bio
Kate McDonough is a London based international cinematographer, who has been working with directors and artist film makers from across the world. Kate studied Fine Art Film at Central St Martins then progressed through the camera department until she became DOP. Her work has been shown in biennales, cinema's, galleries and museums across the world.
Her camera is her primary sense in which to imbue and understand the world.
Kate has had the privilege of working on some of the most incredible film projects. As a female DOP she cares deeply about creating work that tells powerful stories that challenges the traditional narrative of the industry. She believes that cinematography is not just about capturing beautiful images but about conveying emotions, mood, and atmosphere that transports the audience into the story. Her passion for filmmaking is rooted in her ability to create a visual language that enhances the director's vision and brings the story to life. With a background in visual arts she specialises in crafting immersive film narratives that capture the essence of every project she works on. Whether it's a feature film, art film, music video, documentary, or commercial project, she approaches each one with vision, creativity, passion and commitment.
CURRICULUM VITAE
KATE MCDONOUGH
CINEMATOGRAPHER
EMAIL: katemcdonough@gmail.com
EDUCATION: BA CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS FINE ART FILM AND VIDEO LONDON 2001
FILMS:
“NAZARBAND” 2021 FEATURE FILM 25TH BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, BFI LONDON INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL, THE NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL, CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR SUMAN MUKHOPADHYAY PRODUCTION COMPANY AVA FILM PRODUCTIONS
“GOPONE PREM CHARAN” 2020 TV DRAMA EPISODE HOICHOI NETWORK INDIA CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR SUMAN MUKHOPADHYAY PRODUCTION COMPANY ORGANIC STUDIOS LTD
“ZONE 2 ” 2020 ARTIST FEATURE FILM CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR THE OTOLITH GROUP
“INFINITY MINUS INFINITY” 2020 ARTIST FEATURE LENGTH FILM CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR THE OTOLITH GROUP
“MESSAGE OF THE FOREST” 2019 SHORT FILM RANDOM ACTS CANNEL 4 CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR THE OTOLITH GROUP RODUCTION COMPANY
“O’HORIZON” 2019 ARTIST FEATURE LENGTH FILM CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR THE OTOLITH GROUP
“COWBOYS OR INDIANS” U.N.C.L.E. FEATURING ELLIOTT POWER 2017 MUSIC VIDEO MO WAX/GLOBAL UNDERGROUND CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTORS WARREN DU PREEZ AND NICK THORNTON JONES
“THIRD PART OF THE THIRD MEASURE” 2017 ARTIST FEATURE LENGTH FILM CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR THE OTOLITH GROUP
“RUN TO YOU” BRYAN ADAMS MUSIC VIDEO 2018 BMG CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR BRYAN ADAMS
“THE TOUCHING CONTRACT” 2016 ARTIST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM SARAH BROWNE AND JESSIE JONES ART ANGEL FILM BY KATE MCDONOUGH
“FROM LEFT TO NIGHT” ARTIST FEATURE LENGTH FILM 2016 CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR WENDELIEN VAN OLDENBURGH
“SOMETHING NICE FROM LONDON” FEATURE FILM 2015 CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR NICK MARQ
“CAPTAIN GERVASIO’S FAMILY” 2014 ARTIST FEATURE LENGTH FILM CINEMATOGRAPHER KATE MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR TAMAR GUIMARAES KASPAR AKHOJ