Kate Hodges (Australia)
Executive Director
Shark Island Foundation

Kate is a documentary producer and Executive Director of Shark Island Foundation.

Kate’s producing highlights include feature docs The Valley, Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow, The Department and Frackman. Support for Frackman through Good Pitch Australia introduced her to the world of impact producing and she’s overseen the release and outreach strategies for a range of social issue films through Screen Australia backed Screen Impact. Motivated by the potential of creating real conversation and community around documentaries Kate is delighted to be supporting the sector through Shark Island Foundation.


Company Bio

Shark Island Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation dedicated to funding documentary filmmaking in Australia. We look to support outstanding stories, that can add to the national conversation, and help create a healthier and more just society. Through a range of grants, the Foundation supports filmmakers at every stage of their careers—from established artists to emerging voices—sharing diverse perspectives across a wide spectrum of subjects and capturing the full breadth of human experience.