​Director

KATIE BOYUM

Contact

The Gersh Agency (310) 274-6611

Agent: Roy Ashton

Directing the World Party Video Game

Directing Hawaii 5-0, "Ihea 'oe i ka wa a ka ua e loku"

Katie Boyum is a filmmaker with a career in directing, producing, filming, and editing for network television, documentaries, commercials, and video games. With extensive experience as a camera operator, editor, and visual effects artist, she brings a unique and versatile perspective to every project. Her background in cinematography and post-production has shaped her approach to storytelling, ultimately leading her to a career in directing television.

Directing the World Party Commercial

​​​​Her journey in film began at just twelve years old as a stunt performer on the TV series Werewolf. Growing up immersed in the industry, she spent her childhood on her father’s film sets while honing her eye for lighting and composition in her mother’s photography studio. Katie pursued her passion at Loyola Marymount University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Film with a minor in Studio Art/Photography in 1999.

She worked her way up through the camera department, becoming a member of IATSE Local 600 and later earning an invitation to the prestigious Society of Operating Cameramen. In 2003, while working on La Femme Musketeer, Katie stepped into the role of Steadicam operator—a specialty that shaped over 15 years of her career on major motion pictures and television. As she gained experience, she frequently directed second units, leading to her induction into the Directors Guild of America in 2014.

Expanding her expertise, Katie took on editing for her own projects, eventually co-founding Quest Pacifica, a successful post-production and visual effects company, with business partner Jeff Murphy. She joined the Editors Guild in 2014 and has since edited over 150 episodes of television along with several feature films. 

Quest Pacifica has grown into a thriving full-service post-production facility, providing high-quality editing, visual effects, and finishing services for independent films and television.

 Katie’s experience in cinematography, editing, and visual effects led her to directing television. Her time behind the camera and in post-production gave her a well-rounded perspective that informs her work. Today, she continues to direct while also overseeing post-production at Quest Pacifica.