Katharine R. Rogers Inducted into Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Film Direction

    Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, March 25, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Katharine R. Rogers has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in film direction.

Upon completion of a Bachelor of Arts in communications studies at the University of Sunderland and a Master of Arts in media arts and production from the University of Technology, Ms. Rogers pursued a career in filmmaking. Throughout her expansive career, she has worked for such impressive organizations as the Sydney Opera House, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Sydney Film Festival. In 2011, she assumed a position as a short film director for Purple Door Productions. The film production company offers engaging short films and web series, as well as theater directing, script editing, and marketing services to an international demographic. In her role with the company, Ms. Rogers is responsible for writing, directing, and editing short films. With expertise in film and art programming and reviews, she also oversees all aspects of daily operations.

Recognized for invaluable contributions to the film and arts industry, Ms. Rogers has garnered several awards. In 2012, she was honored with the Artist in Residence award by the Archetype Gallery Sydney. She has also won awards for best direction and best film and, was nominated as a finalist at various short film festivals. One of her career highlights was seeing films (which she directed and/or produced) screened nationally on Foxtel and TVS Australia. Equally exciting was the time her short film "Crumb Catchers" was shown on a large cinema screen by paying customers who gave her work rave reviews. A natural leader, with superb creative and organizational skills, Ms. Rogers attributes her success to determination, persistence, and a willingness to learn and to fail.

Ms. Rogers is a member of Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, on the selection panel for Flickerfest Short Film Festival, and an affiliate of Metroscreen, New Theater, and Artist Card. She is also charitably involved with Amnesty International and The American Red Cross. Outside the demands of her work, she enjoys traveling, knitting, writing, swimming, and tennis.

For more information about Purple Door Productions, visit http://www.purpledoorproductions.com.au.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

Contact:
Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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