I’m Katie Moore, a creative director and filmmaker with 20+ years of experience delivering standout stories for the outdoor industry—from bold campaign concepts through production, edit, and final delivery. Since founding Yak Media, I’ve led and supported projects that span social-first branded content, documentary filmmaking, and long and short-form releases distributed globally. I’m also hands-on as a self-shooting director/producer and a remote editor/post producer, comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team. My background includes award-winning commercial and factual work, event and live production support (Global Citizen, BAFTA, MTV EMAs), and outdoor and mountain production experience, all backed by strong creative problem-solving, clear communication, and fluency in the tools that bring projects to life.…

Katie Moore

I’m Katie Moore, a creative director and filmmaker with 20+ years of experience delivering standout stories for the outdoor industry—from bold campaign concepts through production, edit, and final delivery. Since founding Yak Media, I’ve led and supported projects that span social-first branded content, documentary filmmaking, and long and short-form releases distributed globally. I’m also hands-on as a self-shooting director/producer and a remote editor/post producer, comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team. My background includes award-winning commercial and factual work, event and live production support (Global Citizen, BAFTA, MTV EMAs), and outdoor and mountain production experience, all backed by strong creative problem-solving, clear communication, and fluency in the tools that bring projects to life.…

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I’m Katie Moore, a creative director and filmmaker with 20+ years of experience delivering standout stories for the outdoor industry—from bold campaign concepts through production, edit, and final delivery. Since founding Yak Media, I’ve led and supported projects that span social-first branded content, documentary filmmaking, and long and short-form releases distributed globally.

I’m also hands-on as a self-shooting director/producer and a remote editor/post producer, comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team. My background includes award-winning commercial and factual work, event and live production support (Global Citizen, BAFTA, MTV EMAs), and outdoor and mountain production experience, all backed by strong creative problem-solving, clear communication, and fluency in the tools that bring projects to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Outdoor Experience Manager / Film Festival Operations at Chamonix Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Organised the Chamonix film festival with a small volunteer team. Managed funding applications, budget and accounts, partner relationships, film selection, and programme creation. Contributed to communication and creation of exhibitions, supporting delivery of a 4-day festival including industry events, workshops, English-language screenings, community film events, and partner activations.
Event Director at Chamonix Adventure Festival
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Created and produced a multi-day adventure film event including film screenings across multiple locations, an international film competition, and art installations. Presented the event in French and English for an international audience, staffed by a volunteer team. Oversaw production logistics including camera, audio, and lighting setups and managed editorial workflows in Mac/Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve.
DaVinci Resolve Producer at Montaz-Rosset Film
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018
Produced and delivered award-winning factual film and commercial projects across a wide range of locations. Managed clients and projects, contributed to scriptwriting, and handled filming/production. Led post-production and delivery of video assets, including management of contracts, film sales, and distribution.
Event Producer (Production Crew / Credentials Manager / Accreditation Manager) at Global Citizen / BAFTA / MTV EMA
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2021
Served in production roles for live music and television events. Managed credentials for Global Citizen Live (Paris, September 2021) and handled credentials coordination for BAFTA Film Awards (2014–2017) and credentials management for BAFTA Television Awards (2019). Managed accreditation for MTV EMAs (2011–2012) and supported as an accreditation assistant (2005–2015).
Experience Creative Director at Yak Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Founded a creative agency delivering production services to the outdoor industry. Lead creation of engaging communication campaigns from concept to delivery, including global distribution of content. Produce long- and short-form documentary films, frequently working as a self-shooting director/producer for brand and factual projects. Provide remote editing and post-production services spanning social-first campaigns through to feature-length festival films, with end-to-end output for digital and social platforms.
Producer / Director / Photography / Post Production at Journey Latin America (and freelance/production credits)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
In South America, supported R&D for active adventure trip products and created popular itineraries and marketing materials. Worked as a tour guide leading 3–6 week trips for groups of 10–20 adults. Production credits include Gore-Tex 'Breathe' (production and post production, 2025), Mammut 'Mountain of Angels' (producer, 2024), Arc’teryx 'Une Belle Trace' (co-director and post production, 2023), The North Face 'A Skier’s Way' (co-director and post production, 2022), and multiple documentary/fiction and location-management roles including Yak Media titles and a feature-length fiction project.

Education

Diploma in Design (speciality in print) at Bucks College of Higher Education
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
A levels and O levels at Herschel High School
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026

Qualifications

ISTD ski teacher (certified)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Certified paraglider pilot
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Une Belle Trace

    Short documentary for outdoor brand Arc’teryx, telling the story of a feat taken on by two of their athletes, high mountain guides Fred Degoulet and Benjamin Ribeyre.
    “In July 2022, mountain guides Frederic Degoulet and Benjamin Ribeyre set out to attempt a mountaineering first - to complete a circumnavigation of the Mer de Glace via some of the most emblematic peaks in the Mont Blanc range.”