Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Kathryn Boyd-Batstone is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of Cinematic Arts, California State University, Long Beach. She holds an MFA in Film and Television from the University of Southern California and a BA in Photojournalism from the University of Oregon. As a Local 600 cinematographer and director, her work spans narrative films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials, including groundbreaking use of Amazon’s 260-degree XR stage in 'Fathead.'

• Education:
  • MFA in Film and Television, University of Southern California
  • BA in Photojournalism, University of Oregon

Her research interests bridge cinematic innovation and social justice, focusing on bilingual storytelling, documentary ethics, and immersive technologies. She is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through narratives like 'For Rosa,' which explores historical injustices against Latina immigrants.

Awards & Recognition:

• Gold at 2023 Cannes Film Festival - Emerging Filmmaker
• NAACP Nomination for 'Fathead'

Kathryn maintains active industry collaborations with Amazon, HBO MAX, and the ETC, while mentoring students in cinematic techniques and narrative impact at CSULB.