ABOUT
Filmmaker Cate Celso
Cate, a native of the East coast, headed West in search of adventure in 2003. She is an award winning director based in Sausalito, CA. After working several years in live action and animation film production she began directing, writing and producing short films in 2012. Cate’s interest in documentaries intensified in 2020 when an irresistible subject crossed her path. The result was her first short documentary film, the award winning King of the Road, a story about a truck driver/Elvis Tribute Artist. Her films can be described as heartfelt. She has been known to capture the independent spirits of her subjects and share those inspirational journeys. Her fourth and most recent short film, A Bold Journey (2024), won a Bronze Remi from the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, an Excellence Award from the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival and has been honored as a Gold Award recipient from the Spotlight Short Film Awards.
A BOLD JOURNEY
A Bold Journey follows the unique path of Northern California resident Tom Bold who has been leading hikes and unique adventures for decades. I've hiked with Tom and admire his longevity, incredible resilience, love of nature and ability to bring people together. A consummate storyteller in his own right I was inspired to share his personal story and humbled that he agreed. My intention for audiences is to feel inspired by Tom's unique life choices and love of nature which compelled me to share his story. Thanks Top Shorts Film Festival for the shout out. https://www.topshorts.net/post/the-semi-finalists-july-2024
A Bold JOURNEY 2024
King of the Road
WATCH KING OF THE ROAD
Interview with director Cate Celso by Matthew Toffolo - Toronto Short Documentary Film Festival
https://matthewtoffolo.com/2020/08/08/interview-with-filmmaker-cate-celso-king-of-the-road/
KING OF THE ROAD PRESS - OUTER DOCS FILM FESTIVAL
https://theithacan.org/life-culture/documentary-film-festival-features-the-unconventional/
Film Festivals
We were so happy to share Rick's inspiring story in the film festival circuit 2019-2020. King of the Road won Best Short Documentary Film at the Outer Docs Film Festival, a Gold Remi from Worldfest Houston and Best Documentary Film at the Oregon Short Film Festival.
Pulse 2017
Pulse is a narrative short film leaning heavily on both sound and visuals to tell the story. A woman who is watching time pass receives an unexpected visitor. Pulse screened at the Scary Cow Film Festival in San Francisco, CA in 2017.
the collector - 2012
The Collector is a short film about a man who loves finding treasures... and collecting them. The Collector was an entry in Ron Howard's Project Imagination.