Katie Patton Pryor

Katie Patton Pryor serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Film and Television program within the School of Theatre at Louisiana State University (LSU), a position she has held since 2020. Concurrently, she acts as Baton Rouge Film Commissioner, appointed by Mayor Sharon Weston Broome in April 2017, where she drives initiatives to attract, retain, and grow Louisiana's creative economy and film industry infrastructure.

Her research and professional focus centers on storytelling's transformative power across cultural, societal, historical, and political contexts. As a dedicated film advocate, she examines how narrative frameworks shape individual and collective identity while advancing economic development through creative industry policy. Her work with Film USA—a national trade organization she co-founded—emphasizes global competitiveness strategies for U.S. film commissions and sustainable growth models for regional creative ecosystems.

Professional Recognition

• Excellence in Sales & Marketing Award from Sales & Marketing Executives (SME) in 2021
• Baton Rouge Business Report Forty under 40 honoree in 2022
• The Capital Region 500 influential leader designation in 2023
• Alliance for Students CHANGEMAKERS cohort selection (2023-2024)

Ms. Pryor contributes to policy development through her Governor-appointed role on the Naval War Memorial Commission and service on the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association Board. Her leadership extends to community advancement initiatives, including prior service on the Mayor's Transition Committee for Women's Advancement (2015). While no formal research grants or student advisement are documented in the source material, her industry partnerships demonstrate significant cross-sector collaboration potential.