MakeMake is proud to announce that Kate Berry is now the Managing Director of the newly structured Narrative Design Dept. Since joining the studio in 2017, Berry has played an integral role in helping MakeMake's creative teams bring stunning and conceptually rich projects to life. As Managing Director, Kate will continue to add depth of craft to the studio of Reenchantment, indicative of MakeMake's commitment to creating richly imagined, meticulously crafted stories.
MakeMake’s Narrative Design & World Building department consists of animation, design, short-form, production, VFX, emerging technology, and color – serving as the connective tissue across disciplines, platforms, and technologies to construct cohesive narrative worlds for all of MakeMake’s projects.
Kate Berry is the EP behind the Emmy-winning title sequences for Shogun, The Last of Us, to name a few. Her decades of experience in motion design and VFX are a testament to Berry’s keen eye for detail and her ability to manage complex productions, establishing her as a well-respected figure in the industry known for testing the boundaries of creativity and bringing visually captivating, high-concept films to life.
“I’ve always loved being part of the process from the very beginning, helping shape ideas into something meaningful,” says Berry. “MakeMake has been home to so much of my growth as an Executive Producer, and working alongside this incredibly talented team has shaped how I think about the work in every way. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and really excited for everything we’re going to build together."
Angus Wall, Founder and CEO of MakeMake, says, “This is a new era for MakeMake, and we’re stepping into it with gusto. Kate has the tenacity, finesse, and eye for detail necessary to make what we have in the works at Narrative Design happen.”
"Kate has a remarkable ability to turn possibility into reality,” adds MakeMake President Eve Kornblum. “This promotion is a reflection of the leadership, creativity, and vision she brings to MakeMake. I couldn't be more excited for her to help shape what's next for our company.”
