Directory Profile

Baccalaureate in Literature, Paris, France

Studies in Musicology and Political Sciences at La Sorbonne, Paris, France

Born and raised in Paris, France, Katz has had an unconventional journey. He started his career as a jazz musician before discovering his real love: Filmmaking.

He worked on dozens of movies for the most prestigious French Production companies.

Assistant director. Feature films (1975 to 1984), France
Production manager. Feature films (1975 to 1984), France
Co-director. Feature films (1984 to 1987), France
Screenwriter. Feature films (1984 to 1989), France
Director. Commercials and music videos (1984 to 1989), France

He was awarded a Silver Lion at Cannes for one of the music videos he directed.

Moved to Los Angeles USA. (1989)
Director, Commercials for DNA Productions (1990 to 1992)
Editor. Music videos for DNA Productions (1990 to 1992)
Director. Commercials for Celluloid Studios (1996 to 1997)
Director. Commercials for Visitor Productions (1997 to 1998)
Editor. Commercials, music videos and musical documentaries for Graying & Balding Editorial (1997 to 1999)

Editor/editing supervisor. Commercials, music videos, web content, documentaries and feature films with CosmostreetEditorial (1999 to present day)

Owner/manager at Cosmostreet Editorial (2001 to 2014)

Mentor/instructor. Counseling assistant editors and junior editors to ensure better creative process, efficient workflow and successful relationship with agencies and Production companies for the last 20 years.

Adjunct Associate Professor. School of Cinematic Arts at USC. (2014 to present day)