TWC Finds Lourden

First-Time Director Kathleen Lorden has Joined TWC

TWC Director Kathleen Lorden.

Director Kathleen Lorden has signed with TWC for exclusive U.S. representation.
 
Having worked on countless projects, Lorden has showcased her talents for such clients as Disney, Green Day, Microsoft, Sony, and Visa. Lorden has been the recipient of a CLIO Award, Young Director Award at Cannes, multiple ADDYs, and an AICP Award.
 
"Whether you are introduced in person or speak with her for the first time on the phone Kathleen's down to earth personality, as well as her sincerity, immediately shines through," Hugh Bacher, Executive Producer at TWC, had to say, "I think when directors have this intrinsic trait there is a balance between their creative vision and the collaboration with agency and client that is so critical. I have no doubt Kathleen is going to win fans with her film, that she is a pleasure to work with is a wonderful bonus!"
 
Lorden grew up in the Midwest, her artwork has been exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. She furthered her ambitions by studying at the University of Wisconsin and Slade School of Fine Art.
 
Lorden's first job was on "The Late Show with David Letterman," which included duties such as smiling and clapping. She eventually fused entertainment and design pursuing a career in the art department. However, Lourden soon realized that she would rather direct.
 
Lorden started directing her own spec commercials while she was attending the Art Center College of Design. With a limited student budget, one of the pieces she was most proud of was her Kia Soul "Funeral" spot. It was this spot that she entered at Cannes. That was when Mark Thomas, TWC Managing Director, first became aware of her.
 
Thomas recalls, "When I attended the YDA show at Cannes this past summer, the Kia spot that Kathleen had entered (and won with) struck me as the one that received both the most laughs and applause from the audience." Thomas continued, "funny is funny, and as we got to know her, and her work, the passion she has for all of this became quite clear…our sense is that her take on the world is something creatives will warm to. She gets it, and we think it's going to be a lot of fun introducing her work."

Published 11, February 2013